Urinary and Sexual Function After Radical Prostatectomy for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer

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Authors

Janet L. Stanford · University of Washington

Ziding Feng · Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Ann S. Hamilton · Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Frank D. Gilliland · Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Robert A. Stephenson · Fred Hutch Cancer Center

J. William Eley · Emory University

Peter C. Albertsen ·

Abstract

Our study suggests that radical prostatectomy is associated with significant erectile dysfunction and some decline in urinary function. These results may be particularly helpful to community-based physicians and their patients with prostate cancer who face difficult treatment decisions.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Genital Health and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 283, Issue 3, pp. 354-354

DOI: 10.1001/jama.283.3.354

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