ArticleLower urinary tract symptoms2026
The Impact of Early Postoperative Urinary Incontinence on Presenteeism After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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Abstract
objectivesUrinary incontinence (UI) in the first 3 months after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) frequently impairs work performance, yet its quantitative impact on presenteeism remains unclear. This prospective cohort study longitudinally evaluated how early postoperative UI influences presenteeism among employed Japanese men undergoing RARP.
methodsWe consecutively enrolled 92 employed male patients scheduled for RARP and assessed them preoperatively, at discharge, and at 1- (PS-1) and 3-month (PS-3) post-surgery. Outcomes were the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), WHO Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ)-Presenteeism Scale, King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6).
resultsOf the 92 eligible participants, 85 (92.4%) completed the PS-1 and 80 (87.0%) completed the PS-3 assessment. Median ICIQ-SF total scores increased from 0 (IQR 0-2) preoperatively to 9 (6-12) at PS-1, remaining elevated at 7 (4-10) at PS-3 (p < 0.001). Mean HPQ-presenteeism declined from 81.4% ± 13.9% preoperatively to 64.9% ± 18.8% at PS-1, partially recovering to 75.3% ± 16.1% at PS-3 (p < 0.001). At PS-1, UI impact on daily life (ρ = -0.45) and ICIQ-SF total (ρ = -0.43) were moderately associated with lower presenteeism; at PS-3, correlations persisted and extended to multiple KHQ subscales (ρ = -0.41 to -0.53).
conclusionsEarly postoperative UI after RARP produces a clinically meaningful reduction in work productivity, greatest at PS-1 and still evident at PS-3. Targeted continence care and occupational support during this window may mitigate productivity loss and facilitate sustainable return to work.
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