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. 1994 Mar;151(3):652-4.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35038-3.

Quality of life of incontinent men after radical prostatectomy

H W Herr  1
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Quality of life of incontinent men after radical prostatectomy

H W Herr. J Urol. 1994 Mar.

Abstract

The impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life among 50 men (average age 67 years) after radical prostatectomy was assessed by a self-administered questionnaire. The majority were not restricted by incontinence, whereas 26% of the men reported limitations in the usual physical activity and more than half reported moderate to severe emotional distress. Of 33 patients evaluated less than 5 years postoperatively 26 (79%) would choose surgery again despite incontinence, whereas 9 of 17 (53%) evaluated after 5 years were unsure or would not. Objective quality of life information may help to improve nonoperative intervention strategies for the incontinent patient.

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