Hodzic J et al. - Patients on antiandrogen medication, who had undergone nerve-sparing surgery have a higher quality of life (QoL). Methods
Impact of antiandrogen medication on loss of blood and of nerve-sparing surgery on QoL was investigated
401 men who underwent radical prostatectomy were asked about antiandrogenic medication prior to radical prostatectomy
Daily life activities, overall satisfaction, voiding ability, and sexual activities of pts were also noted
Consumption of erythrocyte concentrates and cryoprecipitated plasma was taken from the records
Results
During the 36 mo f/u, 72% pts replied
23% of those who replied had received antiandrogen medication prior to radical prostatectomy
In 18% of the men, the nerve-sparing technique was used
In antiandrogen-medicated pts, an elevated consumption of erythrocyte concentrates and of cryoprecipitated plasma was observed
Pts who underwent the nerve-sparing technique reported better results in daily life activities, general health status, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and continence
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