Association of bi-parametric MRI measures with continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association between pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of the membranous urethra and the prostate volume and continence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

Patients and methods

From December 2018 to June 2022, 100 continent patients undergoing unilateral nerve-sparing or non-nerve-sparing RARP were included in this cohort study. Bi-parametric MRI scans were performed before and 12 months after RARP and measurements included the membranous urethral length (MUL) measured in cm (mMUL) and in the number of image slices (sMUL; 3 mm/slice), the membranous urethral diameter (MUD), and the prostate volume. Urinary function was evaluated by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Ur

SUBMITTER: Nolsoe AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913601 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature