Abstract
Purpose: The efficacy of nerve sparing radical cystoprostatectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer has been evaluated. We reviewed our 10-year experience with this technique to ascertain survival and local recurrence rates. Materials and Methods: The charts of 101 patients treated with nerve sparing cystoprostatectomy between March 1982 and November 1989 were reviewed and updated. Results: The disease-specific 10-year survival rate for all stages of bladder cancer treated was 69% and the 10-year survival rate free of local recurrence was 94%. Recovery of sexual function following nerve sparing cystectomy correlated with patient age: 62% in men 40 to 49 years old, 47% in men 50 to 59 years old, 43% in men 60 to 69 years old and 20% in men 70 to 79 years old. Conclusions: Nerve sparing radical cystoprostatectomy does not compromise cancer control and provides improved postoperative quality of life.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 490-494 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Urology |
Volume | 155 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bladder neoplasms
- cystectomy
- prostatectomy
- prostatic neoplasms
- survival
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology