Abstract | PURPOSE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of 96 patients who underwent LRP or RALP for clinically localized prostate cancer and completed the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire, which provided a basis for assessing their symptoms. We also evaluated maximal flow rate and post-void residual urine volume over a follow-up period of at least 24 months. We divided the patients into three groups according to postoperative changes in the frequency of nocturia. RESULTS: Voiding symptoms significantly improved over the course of 24 months in patients who underwent LRP or RALP. However, most patients showed persistent or increased nocturia after LRP or RALP. Moreover, more than one third of the patients (33/96) presented with exacerbated nocturia (1.0±0.9 episodes of preoperative nocturia vs. 3.0±1.3 episodes of postoperative nocturia). Multiple regression analysis showed that preoperative IPSS storage sub-score had negative association with the nocturia after radical prostatectomy (p=0.005). However, patients' age, body mass index, preoperative prostate specific antigen, Gleason score, T-stage, and prostate volume had no association. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Kyung Jae Hur, Kyu Won Lee, Su Jin Kim, Kang Sup Kim, Woong Jin Bae, Hyuck Jin Cho, Sung Hoo Hong, Ji Youl Lee, Tae Kon Hwang, Sae Woong Kim |
Journal | The world journal of men's health
(World J Mens Health)
Vol. 33
Issue 3
Pg. 194-201
(Dec 2015)
ISSN: 2287-4208 [Print] Korea (South) |
PMID | 26770940
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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