[Functional results of various surgical techniques for radical prostatectomy]

Urologe A. 2003 Sep;42(9):1196-202. doi: 10.1007/s00120-003-0431-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer can be performed by various techniques using a retropubic, perineal, or laparoscopic approach. Besides tumor control, the postoperative urinary continence rates and potency rates impact patients' quality of life after radical prostatectomy. This paper shows the results of our own center and compares the data in the literature regarding functional results of radical prostatectomy with respect to various operative techniques.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diagnosis
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Prostatectomy / methods*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Quality of Life
  • Recovery of Function
  • Treatment Outcome*
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology*