For post-prostatectomy radiation, are there any special considerations if there is a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter?
How long would you wait post procedure? Would you be more mindful of bladder dose or hotspots? Are urinary outcomes different if the surgical procedures are done before or after radiation? Is one procedure preferable to the other?
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Radiation Oncology · VA New Jersey Healthcare System - East Orange campus.
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Great question. I have treated patients with artificial sphincters and penile prosthesis, and the thing I noted was one of the most important thing to do: document the urinary status of his function. I can say that for the most part I typically saw my patients after they have developed PSA progressi...
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Radiation Oncology · University of New Mexico School of Medicine
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Radiation after a bladder sling or a urinary sphincter can be done, and in my experience is mostly done without major complications. I have done it several times, and I am not aware of any significant problems. There are no prospective studies or randomized studies of which I am aware that can help ...
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