Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2020, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 558-563.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.011

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Effects of different modified surgery of radical prostatectomy on urinary continence recovery and erectile function recovery

Xiong Tianyu, Fan Xiaoqi, Niu Yinong   

  1. Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University;Department of Urology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
  • Received:2020-04-27 Online:2020-08-21 Published:2020-07-22
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (81770754), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (7172081).

Abstract: Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in urology, and the morbidity of prostate cancer in China is increasing greatly. Radical prostatectomy(RP) is a dominant treatment of prostate cancer. The criteria for evaluating the treatment effects of radical prostatectomy include oncological outcome, urinary continence recovery, and erectile function recovery. Improved operation methods may result in better recovery of continence and sexual potency and improve the life quality of patients who receive radical prostatectomy. This review summarizes the influence of different modified operation techniques on urinary continence recovery and erectile function recovery after radical prostatectomy.

Key words: radical prostatectomy, urinary continence, erectile function

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