Initial results with an absorbable urologic scaffold to mitigate early urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy: the ARID study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a frequent adverse effect following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. Causes include urethra shortening, bladder neck widening and diminished urethral support. An implantable, absorbable urologic scaffold has been developed to elongate the urethra and provide radial support to the bladder neck and urethral stump, at the time of RARP.

Methods

Prospective, non-randomized, single-arm early feasibility study with the urologic scaffold placed during RARP. While not sufficiently powered, endpoints were device safety and continence rate at differing timepoints up to 6 months. Continence was rigorously defined as return to pre-surgery pad weight, inclusive of measurement error, using 24-hour pad weight testi

SUBMITTER: Gahan JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12812077 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature