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Which of the following is NOT reported as a risk factor for post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?
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?
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?
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?
Apart from sphincter deficiency, what other bladder condition can often co-exist and contribute to the pathophysiology of SUI post-prostatectomy?
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