incontinence

The EORTC quality of life questionnaire predicts early and long-term incontinence in patients treated with robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. Analysis of a large single center cohort

Objectives: The aim of our study is to evaluate the role of preoperative quality of life (QL) as a possible risk factor for post robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) urinary incontinence. The secondary aim is to evaluate the possible effect of preoperative QL on post RARP lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). Methods and materials: Between 2012 and 2017, all patients undergoing RARP for prostate cancer were enrolled. Patient's demographic, clinical, and histological characteristics were recorded.

Dynamic MR of the pelvic floor. Influence of alternative methods to draw the pubococcygeal line (PCL) on the grading of pelvic floor descent

Objective: To evaluate the impact of the pubococcygeal line (PCL) position on hiatal descent grading, comparing the method recommended by the official guidelines with the other two most common methods reported in literature. Methods: Female patients prospectively included performed dynamic-MR (1,5 T) in supine position. Rectum and vagina were filled with ultrasound gel. MR protocol included TSE T2 weighted sequences on axial/sagittal/coronal planes and steady-state sequences (FIESTA) on midsagittal plane during three phases (rest, strain and defecation).

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