To improve the level of prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence after prostatectomy in China / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

There’s a lack of understanding on the urinary incontinence after radical prostectomy (RP) among urologists domextically. The standard of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is urgently needed. Considering the current condition of the uncertainty of the definition, evaluation criteria, etiology, and risk factors, and the need of further exploration of current surgical techniques and prevention measures, this work reviewed the latest research progression and expert advices, to fulfill more precise prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary incontinence after RP, and to eventually improve the precaution treatment of the disease and the quality of life of the patients in China.