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Bahlburg H, Tully KH, Bach P, Butea-Bocu MC, Reike M, Roghmann F, Noldus J, Müller G. Improvements in urinary symptoms, health-related quality of life, and psychosocial distress in the early recovery period after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion in 842 German bladder cancer patients: data from uro-oncological rehabilitation. World J Urol 2024; 42:111. [PMID: 38421452 PMCID: PMC10904548 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-04839-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to investigate urinary symptoms (continence and stoma care), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychosocial distress (PD) in the early postoperative period after radical cystectomy (RC) and urinary diversion for ileal conduit (IC) and ileal neobladder (INB) to obtain a better basis for patient counseling. METHODS Data for 842 bladder cancer patients, who underwent 3 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation (IR) after RC and urinary diversion (447 IC, 395 INB) between April 2018 and December 2019 were prospectively collected. HRQoL, PD, and urinary symptoms were evaluated by validated questionnaires at the beginning (T1) and the end of IR (T2). In addition, continence status and micturition volume were objectively evaluated in INB patients by 24-h pad test and uroflowmetry, respectively. RESULTS Global HRQoL was severely impaired at T1, without significant difference between the two types of urinary diversion. All functioning and symptom scales of HRQoL improved significantly from T1 to T2. In INB patients, all continence parameters improved significantly during IR, while patients with an IC reported fewer problems concerning urostomy management. The proportion of patients suffering from high PD decreased significantly from 50.7 to 34.9%. Age ≤ 59 years was the only independent predictor of high PD. Female patients and patients ≤ 59 years were more likely to use individual psycho-oncological counseling. CONCLUSION HRQoL, PD and urinary symptoms improved significantly in the early recovery period after RC. Patients with urinary continence reported higher HRQoL and less PD. Psychosocial support should be offered especially to younger patients.
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- Henning Bahlburg
- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
- Center for Urological Rehabilitation, Kliniken Hartenstein, Bad Wildungen, Germany
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Bahlburg H, Schuster F, Tully KH, Butea-Bocu MC, Reike M, Roghmann F, Noldus J, Mueller G. Prospective evaluation of functional outcomes in 395 patients with an ileal neobladder 1 year after radical cystectomy. World J Urol 2023; 41:2367-2374. [PMID: 37452866 PMCID: PMC10465372 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04520-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to report on functional outcomes in a large cohort of patients who underwent inpatient rehabilitation (IR) in a highly specialized, high-volume German urologic rehabilitation center after radical cystectomy (RC) and creation of an ileal neobladder (INB). METHODS Data for 842 patients, who underwent three weeks of IR after RC and urinary diversion between April 2018 and December 2019 were prospectively collected. INB patients were surveyed on continence and sexual function. Data were collected at 4 weeks (T1), 6 months (T2), and 12 months (T3) after RC. Multivariate logistic regressions were performed to identify predictors of better functional outcomes. RESULTS INB was chosen as urinary diversion in 395 patients (357 male, 38 female). Social continence (maximum of one safety pad/24 h) was reported by 78.3% of men and 64.0% of women at T3. Severe incontinence was reported by 27.3% of men and 44.0% of women. Male sex was identified as an independent predictor for the use of no pads at T3 (OR 4.110; 95% CI 1.153-14.655; p = 0.029). Nerve-sparing surgery was identified as an independent predictor both for the use of only a safety pad (OR 1.918; 95% CI 1.031-3.569; p = 0.040) and good erectile function at T3 (OR 4.377; 95% CI 1.582-12.110; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Urologists should aspire for nerve-sparing surgery. When advising patients before RC, functional outcomes (continence, sexual function) should be given special attention. Women should be counseled on potentially prolonged urinary incontinence.
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- Henning Bahlburg
- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
- Center for Urological Rehabilitation, Kliniken Hartenstein, Bad Wildungen, Germany
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Early continence after ileal neobladder: objective data from inpatient rehabilitation. World J Urol 2020; 39:2531-2536. [PMID: 33210229 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03514-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate early continence of patients who underwent inpatient rehabilitation after radical cystectomy (RC) and orthotopic bladder substitution (ONB). METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis on the data of 283 patients who underwent a three weeks inpatient rehabilitation after RC and ONB for bladder cancer between January 2016 and July 2017. All patients were treated with a special multimodal continence therapy. The continence status was evaluated by measuring urine loss by a 24-h pad test and urine volume on uroflowmetry at the beginning (T1) and at the end (T2) of inpatient rehabilitation. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of urine loss. RESULTS Median patient age was 63 years. NS was documented for 142 patients (50.2%). Median urine loss decreased significantly (p < 0.001) in the 24-h pad test, from 442 gm at T1 (median 29 days after surgery) to 88 gm at T2 (median 50 days after surgery). Urine volume increased significantly (p < 0.001) from a median of 78 ml at T1 to a median of 157 ml at T2. Age (p = 0.002), diabetes (p = 0.031), obesity (p = 0.003), and nerve sparing (p = 0.011) were identified as independent predictors for urine loss at the end of inpatient rehabilitation. CONCLUSION Continence improved significantly during the three weeks of inpatient rehabilitation. Younger age, the absence of diabetes or obesity, and NS resulted in better continence in the early postoperative period after ONB.
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Biardeau X, Haddad R, Chesnel C, Charlanes A, Hentzen C, Turmel N, Campagne S, Capon G, Fatton B, Gamé X, Jeandel C, Kerdraon J, Mares P, Mezzadri M, Petit AC, Peyronnet B, Soler JM, Thuillier C, Deffieux X, Robain G, Amarenco G, Manceau P. [Use of botulinum toxin A in pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly: A review]. Prog Urol 2019; 29:216-225. [PMID: 30621961 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The present article is the final report of a multi-disciplinary meeting supported by the GRAPPPA (group for research applied to pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly). The objective was to conduct a comprehensive review on the role of botulinum toxin A (BonTA) in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly. METHODS The present article, written as a comprehensive review of the literature, combines data issued from the scientific literature with expert's opinions. Review of the literature was performed using the online bibliographic database MedLine (National Library of Medicine). Regarding intra-detrusor BonTA injections, only articles focusing on elderly patients (>65 yo) were included. Regarding other localizations, given the limited number of data, all articles reporting outcomes of BonTA were included, regardless of studies population age. In case of missing or insufficient data, expert's opinions were formulated. RESULTS Although, available data are lacking in this specific population, it appears that BonTA could be used in the non-fraily elderly patients to treat overactive bladder or even neurogenic detrusor overactivity, with a success rate comparable to younger population at 3 months (88.9% vs. 91.2%), 6 months (49.4% vs. 52.1%) and 12 months (23.1% vs. 22.3%), as well as a significant decrease in number of voids per day (11.4 vs. 5.29 P<0.001) and in the number of pads per day (4.0 vs. 1.3, P<0.01). Furthermore, BonTA is likely to be offered in the future as a treatment of fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation syndrome symptoms. Concerning bladder outlet obstruction/voiding dysfunction symptoms, intra-urethral sphincter BonTA should not be recommended. CONCLUSION BonTA injections are of interest in the management of various pelvic floor dysfunctions in the elderly, and its various applications should be better evaluated in this specific population in order to further determine its safety and efficacy.
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- X Biardeau
- Service d'urologie et d'andrologie, hôpital Claude-Huriez, université Lille, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France.
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- Service de médecine physique et réadaptation, hôpital Rotschild, 75012 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- Service de gynécologie, CHU Estaing, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Service d'urologie, centre hospitalier Pellegrin, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Service de gynécologie, CHU de Nîmes, 30000 Nîmes, France
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- Service d'urologie, transplantation rénale et andrologie, CHU Rangueil, 31000 Toulouse, France
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- Service de gériatrie, CHU de Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Centre mutualiste de rééducation et réadaptation Kerpape, BP 78, 56275 Ploemeur cedex, France
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- Service d'urologie, CHRU Carémeau, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France
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- Service de gynécologie, hôpital Lariboisière, AP-HP, 75010 Paris, France
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- Centre de santé, 8, rue Neibecker, 93440 Dugny, France
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- Service d'urologie, CHU de Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de médecine physique et réadaptation, centre Bouffard-Vercelli, 66290 Cerbère, France
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- Service d'urologie, CHU de Grenoble, 38700 La Tronche, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de gynécologie, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, AP-HP, 92140 Clamart, France
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- Service de médecine physique et réadaptation, hôpital Rotschild, 75012 Paris, France; GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- GRC 01, Green-groupe de recherche clinique en neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne universités, AP-HP, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neuro-urologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France; Service de neurologie, hôpital Avicennes, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Groupe de recherche appliquée à la pathologie pelvi-périnéale des personnes âgées (GRAPPPA), 75020 Paris, France
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Furrer MA, Studer UE, Gross T, Burkhard FC, Thalmann GN, Nguyen DP. Nerve-sparing radical cystectomy has a beneficial impact on urinary continence after orthotopic bladder substitution, which becomes even more apparent over time. BJU Int 2018; 121:935-944. [DOI: 10.1111/bju.14123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Marc A. Furrer
- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Urology; Inselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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Kracochansky M, Reis LO, Lorenzetti F, Ortiz V, Dambros M. Impact of castration with or without alpha-tocopherol supplementation on the urethral sphincter of rats. Int Braz J Urol 2013; 38:277-83. [PMID: 22555034 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382012000200017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the impact of low levels of testosterone induced by orchiectomy and the effect of alpha-tocopherol supplementation on oxidative stress in the urethral sphincter. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g were divided into four groups with 10 each: Sham group; Orchiectomy group: bilateral orchiectomy; Orchiectomy-pre-Tocopherol group: bilateral orchiectomy preceded by alpha-tocopherol supplementation for four weeks; Orchiectomy-full-Tocopherol group: bilateral orchiectomy with alpha-tocopherol supplementation for four weeks preceding the procedure and for eight weeks afterwards. At the protocol end, animals were euthanized and had the sphincter analyzed stereologically focusing on collagen and muscle fibers percentage. Oxidative stress levels were determined using 8-epi-PGF2. RESULTS The 8-epi-PGF2 levels were statistically higher (p < 0.0003) in the Orchiectomy group compared to others groups while Sham and Orchiectomy-full-Tocopherol groups presented statistically similar values (p = 0.52). Collagen volumetric densities were significantly lower in Sham and Orchiectomy-full-Tocopherol groups (p < 0.022). Sham group presented statistically greater muscle fiber percent. CONCLUSION Castration caused oxidative stress in the urethral sphincter complex, with increased collagen deposition. Alpha-tocopherol had a protective effect and its supplementation for twelve weeks provided the greatest protection.
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- Mirian Kracochansky
- Division of Geriatric Urology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Miano R, Kim FJ, De Nunzio C, Mauriello A, Sansalone S, Vespasiani G, Asimakopoulos AD. Morphological Evaluation of the Male External Urethral Sphincter Complex by Transrectal Ultrasound: Feasibility Study and Potential Clinical Applications. Urol Int 2012; 89:275-82. [DOI: 10.1159/000339716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2011] [Accepted: 05/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Évaluation fonctionnelle de la néovessie iléale détubulée orthotopique en Z avec cinq ans de recul minimum. Prog Urol 2010; 20:49-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2009.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2009] [Revised: 02/25/2009] [Accepted: 05/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Takenaka A, Soga H, Terakawa T, Kumano M, Furukawa J, Muramaki M, Kurahashi T, Miyake H, Tanaka K, Yamanaka N, Fujisawa M. Assessment of voiding function of orthotopic neobladders in elderly patients with long-term survival. BJU Int 2009; 103:927-30. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2008.08161.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Whitson JM, McAninch JW, Tanagho EA, Metro MJ, Rahman NU. Mechanism of continence after repair of posterior urethral disruption: evidence of rhabdosphincter activity. J Urol 2008; 179:1035-9. [PMID: 18206942 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.10.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Controversy exists regarding continence mechanisms in patients who undergo posterior urethral reconstruction after pelvic fracture. Some evidence suggests that continence after posterior urethroplasty is maintained by the bladder neck or proximal urethral mechanism without a functioning distal mechanism. We studied distal urethral sphincter activity in patients who have undergone posterior urethroplasty for pelvic fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 12 patients who had undergone surgical repair of urethral disruption involving the prostatomembranous region underwent videourodynamics with urethral pressure profiles at rest, and during stress and hold maneuvers. Bladder pressure and urethral pressure, including proximal and distal urethral sphincter activity and pressure, were assessed in each patient. RESULTS All 12 patients had daytime continence of urine postoperatively with a followup after anastomotic urethroplasty of 12 to 242 months (mean 76). Average maximum urethral pressure was 71 cm H2O. Average maximum urethral closure pressure was 61 cm H2O. The average urethral pressure seen during a brief hold maneuver was 111 cm H2O. Average functional sphincteric length was 2.5 cm. Six of the 12 patients had clear evidence of distal urethral sphincter function, as demonstrated by the profile. CONCLUSIONS Continence after anastomotic urethroplasty for posttraumatic urethral strictures is maintained primarily by the proximal bladder neck. However, there is a significant contribution of the rhabdosphincter in many patients.
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- Jared M Whitson
- Department of Urology, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Kessler TM, Burkhard FC, Studer UE. Clinical Indications and Outcomes with Nerve-sparing Cystectomy in Patients with Bladder Cancer. Urol Clin North Am 2005; 32:165-75. [PMID: 15862614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2005.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The autonomic sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers from the pelvic plexus pass through the dorsomedial pedicle of the bladder ending as the paraprostatic neurovascular bundle or paravaginal plexus before supplying the urogenital diaphragm, sphincter, and erectile organs. Preservation of the autonomic innervation is important for sexual, lower urinary tract, and bowel function. Oncologic outcome is not compromised by a nerve-sparing cystectomy if adequate selection criteria are applied. During pelvic lymphadenectomy nerve sparing is not impaired as long as the dissection is performed on the lateral, not medial side of the ureters, where the nerves lie. Nerve-sparing radical cystectomy preserves sexual function and, in the case of orthotopic bladder substitution, better continence, and decreased catheterization rates (especially in women) are achieved. Therefore, under the proper circumstances, nerve-sparing radical cystectomy is to be strongly recommended.
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- Thomas M Kessler
- Department of Urology, University of Bern, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
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Kessler TM, Burkhard FC, Perimenis P, Danuser H, Thalmann GN, Hochreiter WW, Studer UE. ATTEMPTED NERVE SPARING SURGERY AND AGE HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON URINARY CONTINENCE AND ERECTILE FUNCTION AFTER RADICAL CYSTOPROSTATECTOMY AND ILEAL ORTHOTOPIC BLADDER SUBSTITUTION. J Urol 2004; 172:1323-7. [PMID: 15371833 DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000138249.31644.ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We assessed factors influencing urinary continence and erectile function after radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal orthotopic bladder substitution. MATERIALS AND METHODS Of 381 consecutive men undergoing radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal orthotopic bladder substitution between April 1985 and June 2003, 331 (87%) met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the analysis. Kaplan-Meier models and multivariate analysis applying Cox regression were used to evaluate factors influencing postoperative urinary continence and erectile function. RESULTS In univariate analysis, attempted nerve sparing and age younger than 65 years were significantly associated with better daytime (p = 0.002 and p = 0.007, respectively) and nighttime continence (p = 0.036 and p = 0.005, respectively). In multivariate analysis the rate of daytime continence was significantly higher in patients with attempted nerve sparing (hazards ratio [HR] 1.4, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05-1.87) and nighttime continence was significantly better in patients younger than 65 years (HR 1.39, 95% CI 1.07-1.8). Daytime continence was significantly better (p <0.0001) and was achieved more quickly than nighttime continence (p <0.0001). The time to achieve daytime continence was shorter for patients with attempted nerve sparing (p = 0.012). In multivariate analysis erectile function recovered significantly more often in patients with attempted nerve sparing (HR 2.59, 95% CI 1.24-5.39) and in those younger than 65 years (HR 2.98, 95% CI 1.83-4.85). CONCLUSIONS After radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal orthotopic bladder substitution, attempted nerve sparing and age younger than 65 years are associated with improved urinary continence. Attempted nerve sparing has the greatest impact on daytime continence and age has the greatest impact on nighttime continence. Attempted nerve sparing and younger age are both associated with more frequent recovery of erectile function.
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Murakami G, Nakajima F, Sato TJ, Tsugane MH, Taguchi K, Tsukamoto T. Individual variations in aging of the male urethral rhabdosphincter in Japanese. Clin Anat 2002; 15:241-52. [PMID: 12112350 DOI: 10.1002/ca.10015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Although the degenerative changes with aging of the male urethral rhabdosphincter (URS) have been investigated, its individual morphological variations are still unclear. To provide an anatomical basis for clinical evaluation of the individual URS function in the aged, we investigated the structural differences in the URS of 25 elderly Japanese men using semiserial sections stained immunohistochemically and by hematoxylin-eosin. Before removal of the histological specimens, we dissected the ischioanal fossa and labeled several structures by carbon particles to allow proper orientation during the histological observations. In addition, macroscopic slices (10 mm thickness) made from five other male pelves were examined and, when necessary, followed by routine histological procedure to confirm the gross observations. An extended circular URS (over (1/2) circumferential configuration) was found in 15/25 cadavers, but showed very limited height (proximal-distal length) and thickness. A more restricted URS, including even a thin, arc-like pattern, was observed in the remaining cadavers. The attachment of the URS to the smooth muscle layer was loose and usually clearly separated. Continuation between the URS and deep transverse perineal muscle was sometimes observed. The thick fascia of the levetor ani, with high content of smooth muscles, usually provided the lateral or dorsal insertions of the URS. Our results in elderly Japanese subjects suggest that the sphincteric action is weak or incomplete. We suggest that the elderly URS maintains continence by retracting the urethra backward and upward with the aid of the levator sling, rather than the real sphincteric action expected in younger men.
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- Gen Murakami
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Sapporo Medical University, South 1, West 17, Sapporo 060-8556, Japan.
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Robain G, Perrigot M, Mazieres L. Urethral pressure response to cough and voluntary perineal contraction in men without previous pelvic surgery. Neurourol Urodyn 2000; 18:99-111. [PMID: 10081949 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-6777(1999)18:2<99::aid-nau5>3.0.co;2-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the urethral pressure responses to cough in men to better characterize the neurogenic mechanisms of male urethral function. A prospective study was carried out on 41 men referred for urodynamic assessment. Urethral pressure profiles at rest and during coughing, and urethral pressure response to voluntary perineal contraction were recorded and analyzed in relation to the neurological status of the patients. Voluntary perineal contraction resulted in a urethral pressure increase (delta pU) of approximately 150 cm H2O in neurologically normal patients. Delta pU could be reduced to any degree in patients with either central or peripheral neurological lesions. Urethral pressure response to cough could be easily classified into two main patterns. Pattern I was characterized by a marked increase in urethral closure pressure during the cough (ratio of urethral to rectal pressure increase: 248 +/- 106%), occurring at the distal part of the posterior urethra. All the neurologically normal patients and the majority of those with upper motoneuron lesions had a pattern I response. Pattern II was defined by the absence of any significant increase in urethral closure pressure at any site of the posterior urethra and was observed in 80% of the patients with signs of lower motoneuron lesions. The pattern of the response to cough was significantly related to the neurological status of the patients (P < 0.001). It was dissociated from the response to voluntary contraction, as would be expected for a reflex versus a voluntary response in neurological patients.
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- G Robain
- Department of Rehabilitation, Jean Rostand Hospital, Ivry/Seine, France.
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WANG BAOQING, BHADRA NARENDRA, GRILL WARRENM. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE MALE FELINE URETHRA: MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS. J Urol 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)61989-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE MALE FELINE URETHRA. J Urol 1999. [DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199902000-00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Graefen M, Hammerer P, Michl U, Noldus J, Haese A, Henke RP, Huland E, Huland H. Incidence of positive surgical margins after biopsy-selected nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Urology 1998; 51:437-42. [PMID: 9510349 DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(97)00608-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The selection criteria for a nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy (NSRP) are not thoroughly investigated and are based mainly on preoperative digital rectal examinations and intraoperative findings. At our institution NSRP is performed only on patients whose preoperative systematic sextant biopsy of the prostate showed only unilateral cancer. To prove the safety of these criteria, we analyzed the incidence of positive surgical margins and tumor progression rate in patients who were selected for an NSRP only by the result of the biopsy. METHODS Preoperative systematic sextant biopsies revealed unilateral cancer in 69 preoperatively potent men of 289 consecutive prostatic cancer patients (23.9%); contralateral NSRP was performed on these 69 patients. The prostate specimens were investigated by using a 3-mm step-section technique to identify positive surgical margins. Tumor progression was defined as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level greater than 0.4 ng/mL in the native and greater than 0.025 ng/mL in the suprasensitive postoperative blood test. Mean follow-up was 15 months (range 6 to 24). RESULTS In 69 patients who underwent NSRP, 11 positive margins (15.9%) were found. Only 3 patients (4.3%) had a positive margin on the nerve-sparing side. In 220 patients who underwent non-NSRP 59 positive margins (26.8%) were detected. PSA recurrence rate after 12 months was similar in patients with NSRP and non-NSRP. Analysis of systematic sextant biopsies gives safe selection criteria because in approximately 95% the surgical margin on the nerve-sparing side will be negative. CONCLUSIONS Basing the indication for an NSRP on the results of preoperative systematic biopsies was safe according to margin status and postoperative PSA, when all patients with tumor in one of the three biopsy cores of each side of the prostate were excluded from an NS technique on that side. Such a strict approach will exclude approximately 30% of patients from NSRP unnecessarily because of tumor findings on a prostate side where the cancer is still organ-confined. Less strict criteria, including patients with only well-differentiated cancer and a maximum of one positive biopsy on the evaluated side, seem to be as safe as the described selection. However, data on these patients need further evaluation.
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- M Graefen
- Department of Urology and Pathology, University Clinic Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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