Comparison of various continence definitions in a large group of patients undergoing radical prostatectomy: a multicentre, prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the usage of various measurement methods and definitions, comparing continence rates after radical prostatectomy is a challenging task. This study compares continence rates based on different methods and aims to identify the definition for continence which agrees best with the patients' subjective assessment of continence. Additionally, continence was controlled for multiple influencing factors.

Methods

This prospective multicentre study was carried out in seven hospitals throughout Germany. Before and at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery self-reporting questionnaires were completed and returned by 329 (84.4%) of 390 eligible patients. The questionnaires were independently evaluated and analysed by a third party. Association of continence with demographic,

SUBMITTER: Holze S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6659208 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature