Influence of perineal prostatectomy on anal continence

OBJECTIVE: Perineal prostatectomy has been proposed as a less invasive and safe procedure, but the risk of anal incontinence has been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of perineal access on anal continence mechanisms after perineal prostatectomy. METHODS: From August 2008 to May 2009...

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Main Authors: Nádia Ricci Guilger, José Marcio Neves Jorge, Renato Prado Costa, Fernando Cesar Salla, Magaly Gemio Teixeira, Sergio Carlos Nahas, Ivan Cecconello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011001200002