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Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers
For post-prostatectomy radiation, are there any special considerations if there is a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter?
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?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
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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