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ReviewCurrent urology reports2024

Management of Post-RALP SUI and ED - What are and What Should we be Doing?

Thairo A Pereira, Jacob O Rust, Helen L Bernie

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Review in Current urology reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Thairo A PereiraDepartment of Urology, Indiana University, 11725 North Illinois Street - Carmel, Indianapolis, IN, IN - 46032, United States of America.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0864-2898
Jacob O RustDepartment of Urology, Indiana University, 11725 North Illinois Street - Carmel, Indianapolis, IN, IN - 46032, United States of America.
Helen L BernieDepartment of Urology, Indiana University, 11725 North Illinois Street - Carmel, Indianapolis, IN, IN - 46032, United States of America. hbernie@iuhealth.org.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3665-6074

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAlthough there have been advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques for radical prostatectomy, surgery can still significantly impact continence and erectile function (EF), resulting in considerable quality-of-life impairment. This review critically evaluates existing treatment options for male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and erectile dysfunction (ED) post-robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), alongside exploring emerging trends and discussing future directions for managing and preventing both conditions. RECENT

findingsPatient history is pivotal in guiding surgical decisions, with the intensity of symptoms and their impact on the patient's life being primary influences for deciding the best treatment options for both SUI and ED. Penile rehabilitation strategies (PR) show promise in mitigating the effects of prostate cancer treatments on EF and improving overall health, though consensus is lacking on specific programs or initiation of timing for optimal recovery post-surgery. All patients undergoing RALP should receive preoperative counseling about SUI and early pelvic floor physical therapy. Fixed and adjustable slings effectively treat mild-to-moderate post-RALP SUI, while the artificial urinary sphincter is the gold standard for men with moderate or severe SUI. EF recovery after RALP faces obstacles such as patient characteristics, compliance, and cost, with no standardized PR approach. Future research should prioritize studies aiming to optimize treatment methods and enhance patient compliance.

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Erectile DysfunctionProstatectomyUrinary Incontinence, StressHumansLaparoscopyMalePostoperative ComplicationsProstatic NeoplasmsQuality of LifeRobotic Surgical ProceduresSuburethral SlingsErectile dysfunctionPenile rehabilitationProstate cancerStress urinary incontinence

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