Incontinence after Prostate Treatment Flashcards
What should clinicians should inform patients undergoing RP for CaP about continence?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 1
continence could be affected
factors impact recovery:
younger age
smaller prostate size
longer membranous urethral length (MRI)
Surgical approaches do not seem to impact rates
BUT
B/L nerve sparing does (26% more likely to be continence at 6 mo)
Following radical prostatectomy, what clinicians should counsel patients regarding sexual arousal and incontinence?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 2
there is a risk of sexual arousal leakage (arousal, foreplay, masturbation) and climacturia (during orgasm)
can occur with RP +/- RT or RT alone
bladder contraction + external sphincter insufficiency
improves with time since surgery, can take years to resolve
What should clinicians advise regarding the duration of incontinence after RP?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 3
incontinence is expected in short term and generally improves to near baseline by 12 mo after surgery but may persist
Prior to RP, patients may be offered what to help optimize ability and augment continence?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 4
PFME or PFPT
easier to master before given post-op muscle inhibition, sensory changes, pain
consider therapy +/- biofeedback
3-4 weeks before surgery
Patients undergoing TURP or RP after RT should be informed of a high rate of?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 5
Urinary incontinence
TURP → 70%
urethral fibrosis, endarteritis, decrease functional capacity of sphincter
salvage RP → 20-70%
In patients sp RP, patients should be offered this in the immediate post-op period after catheter removal?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 6
PFME/PFMT
*shown to improve time to achieving continence compared to control groups in RCTs
At what interval after prostate treatment can surgery be considered for patients with bothersome SUI?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 7
as early as 6 mo
90% achieve continence by 6 mo
most patients have reached max improvement by 12 mo
In patients with bothersome SUI after prostate treatment who failed conservative therapy should be offered what by 12 mo?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 8
surgical treatment at 1 year
*restore QOL asap, will have max improvement by 12 mo
Patients should evaluate patients with SUI after prostate treatment how?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 9
H&P
Appropriate diagnostic modalities
Categorize: type (SUI/UUI, MUI) , severity (pad testing), and degree of bother
Patients with UUI or MUI, predominant urge, after prostate treatment?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 10
Treat per OAB guideline
Prior to tx for SUI post prostate treatment, what should be confirmed?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 11
confirm leakage with H&P and ancillary testing
SUI on exam or UDS
*every effort should be made to objectively confirm SUI prior to AUS
provocative testing, bending, shifting, rising from seated, pad test, PVR
Patients with incontinence after prostate treatment should be informed of management options, including:
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 12
surgical and non-surgical options
(pads/clamps/catheters, PFME/PFMT)
Patients with incontinence after prostate treatment should discuss risks, benefits, and expectations for what?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 13
different treatment using SDM
improves patient satisfaction
Prior to surgical intervention for SUI after prostate treatments what procedures may be performed in office?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 14
SHOULD perform cystourethroscopy to assess urethral and bladder pathology
**stricture, BNC, lesions, sphincter, tumors
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 15
CONSIDER UDS where it may facilitate dx or counseling
*not required but may help, especially if storage issues (DO, compliance, small capacity)
What first line, non-invasive treatment should be offered in men with incontinence s/p RP?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 16
PFME/PFPT
*both injury to striated muscle and nerve fibers of rhabdo-spincter to lead to incontinence, support muscle strength and flow and promote healing
What surgery should be offered to patients with bothersome SUI after prostate treatment? What should be determine pre-op?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 17
AUS
*risks: persistent leakage, mechanical failure, erosion, infection
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 18
adequate physical and cognitive abilities (manual dexterity)
What approach is preferred for AUS implantation?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 19
single cuff perineal approach
antibiotics (aminoglycoside and 1st/2nd Gen Cephalosporin, or Aztreonam and 1st/2nd Gen Cephalosporin, or Vanco/Aminoglycoside or Vanco/Aztreonam; 2nd line Amniopenicillin or Unasyn)
appropriate cuff size (introp msmt)
fill components
connect watertight
test
What may be offered to patients with mild-moderate IPT?
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 20
male sling
*at least 50% improvement
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 21
male slings not routinely performed for severe SUI
GUIDELINE STATEMENT 22
adjustable balloon devices may be offered