Sexual function after radical cystectomy in males with bladder carcinoma: a six-year longitudinal single-centre study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little is known about the long-term effects on sexual function (SF) after radical cystectomy (RC) in bladder carcinoma (BC) patients.

Aim

To assess the course of SF in BC patients who underwent RC, and individual characteristics that influence the sexual outcome during a six-year follow-up.

Methods

In this longitudinal study, 62 BC patients treated with RC were included between 2008 and 2022. Patients filled out validated questionnaires as part of the regular care at baseline, three months, six months, 12 months and thereafter yearly post RC.

Outcome measures

To determine the sexual function, the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire was filled in and a linear mixed model for repeated measures was conducted. The analysed clinical v

SUBMITTER: Pronk CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12327249 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature