Post-Prostatectomy SUI Risk Factors
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Which of the following is NOT reported as a risk factor for post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?

  • Detrusor overactivity
  • Pre-operative length of membranous urethra (correct)
  • Vascular comorbidities
  • Surgeon’s level of experience
  • Which bladder condition can often co-exist and contribute to the pathophysiology of SUI post-prostatectomy?

  • Pre-operative bladder function
  • Urinary continence status prior to radiation therapy
  • Vascular comorbidities
  • Detrusor overactivity (correct)
  • What should be considered in a patient who complains of urinary incontinence and decreased urine flow post-prostatectomy?

  • Anastomotic stricture and scarring of the urethral tissue due to surgery and/or radiation (correct)
  • Pre-operative length of membranous urethra
  • Detrusor underactivity
  • Stage of disease
  • Apart from sphincter deficiency, what other bladder condition can often co-exist and contribute to the pathophysiology of SUI post-prostatectomy?

    <p>Poor bladder compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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