Nomogram predicting early urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

One of the most frequent side effects of radical prostatectomy (RP) is urinary incontinence. The primary cause of urine incontinence is usually thought to be impaired urethral sphincter function; nevertheless, the pathophysiology and recovery process of urine incontinence remains unclear. This study aimed to identify potential risk variables, build a risk prediction tool that considers preoperative urodynamic findings, and direct doctors to take necessary action to reduce the likelihood of developing early urinary incontinence.

Methods

We retrospectively screened patients who underwent radical prostatectomy between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2023 at the First People 's Hospital of Nantong, China. According to nomogram results, patients who developed incontinenc

SUBMITTER: Shen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11373233 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature