Effect of Group Preoperative Pelvic Floor Training for HoLEP

Summary

The main goal of this study is to see if group pelvic floor training before surgery can help prevent urinary incontinence after Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery. The study has the potential to inform preoperative intervention strategies for managing incontinence after HoLEP.

Detailed Description

Preoperative pelvic floor training (PFT) may improve early urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. Group-based training potentially provides additional benefits such as cost-benefit, social support, and motivation. However, the efficacy of group preoperative PFT has not been reported. This study aims to determine the effect of group preoperative PFT on transient urinary incontinence after HoLEP in a prospective cohort of patients and to identify any potential predictors of transient urinary incontinence after HoLEP. In this study, the investigators will recruit approximately 50 patients in each cohort (total 100) and will be followed over time to collect data on both the exposure (group PFT) and the outcome (incidence of urinary incontinence 1 month and 3 months after HoLEP). Potential confounding variables, such as patient demographics, preoperative imaging, and operative data, will be collected and analyzed. The results of this study have the potential to inform the development of effective preoperative interventions for the management of transient urinary incontinence after HoLEP.

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