Sexual and Continence Rehabilitation after Radical Prostatectomy

Abstract

Summary Incontinence and Erectile-Dysfunction (ED) is a reality for many men post-Radical Prostatectomy. Urologists undertaking this procedure should prioritize minimizing postoperative incontinence and sexual dysfunctions. One major obstacle in the rehabilitation process is the lack of a standardized, objective, universal definition to accurately define post-operative incontinence and ED. This makes it challenging to tailor treatment, manage expectations, and also monitor progress in patients who suffer from post-RP incontinence and ED. Nevertheless, treatment always remains undoubtedly superior to leaving the issues without intervention. This chapter describes in details about the complete rehabilitation process to be followed in each and every patient undergoing Radical Prostatectomy.