Radical Prostatectomy: Sequelae in the Course of Time

Objective: Radical prostatectomy (RP) is a frequent treatment for men suffering from localized prostate cancer (PCa). Whilst offering high chance cure, it does not come without significant impact on health-related quality of life. Herein we review the common adverse effects RP may have over course time. Methods: A collaborative narrative was performed with identification principal studies topic. The search executed by relevant term PubMed 2010 to February 2021. Results: Rates major complications in patients undergoing are generally low. main erectile dysfunction varying 11 87% and urinary incontinence 0 peak functional decline shortly after surgery, dependent definitions. Different less side also need be taken into account. highest rate recovery seen within first year RP, but even long-term improvements possible. Nevertheless, some these long lasting different, Despite many technical advances last two decades no surgical approach can clearly favored when looking at outcome, as volume experience well individual patient characteristics still most influential variables. Conclusions: frequency function continence trajectory recovery, account counseling about their options cancer.