Comparison of Perineal Ultrasound in Men Before and After Radical Prostatectomy and in Incontinent Men After Radical Prostatectomy Before and After Operative Treatment With Male Sling
Abstract
Prospective study to evaluate a new technique. Comparison of perineal sonography in men before and after radical prostatectomy and in incontinent men after radical prostatectomy before and after operative treatment with male sling and comparison with pre- and postoperative functional MRI
Inclusion / Exclusion criteria: Inclusion: male, elder than 18years, planned RALP or history of RALP and PPSUI (Post Prostatectomy Stress Urinary Incontinence).
Exclusion: Patients with history of urinary incontinence before radical prostatectomy. Patients with history of radiotherapy in the pelvis. Other diseases involving pelvic floor.
Conditions: Urinary Incontinence, Stress.
Primary outcome: perineal sonography; IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score); 24h pad test; perineal sonography; IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score); 24h pad test; perineal sonography; IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score); 24h pad test; ICIQ SF (International Questionnaire on Urinary Incontinence - Short Form); ICIQ SF (International Questionnaire on Urinary Incontinence - Short Form); ICIQ SF (International Questionnaire on Urinary Incontinence - Short Form); IIEF 5 (International Index of Erectile Function); IIEF 5 (International Index of Erectile Function); IIEF 5 (International Index of Erectile Function); VAS QoL (Visual Analogue Scale - Quality of Life); VAS QoL (Visual Analogue Scale - Quality of Life); VAS QoL (Visual Analogue Scale - Quality of Life); PGI (Patient Generated Index); PGI…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 60 participants or records.
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