The 24‐h pad test in the assessment of post‐prostatectomy incontinence: is there still a role for counting pads per day?

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 24-hour pad test and pad count in assessing post-prostatectomy incontinence.
• Analyzed correlation of pad count with incontinence severity over the first year after surgery.
• Identified thresholds for moderate-to-severe and severe urinary incontinence using pad counts.
• 0-1 pad/day excluded moderate-to-severe urinary incontinence.
• ≥5 pads/day identified severe urinary incontinence.
• Pad count serves as a practical follow-up tool, while the 24-hour pad test is still required for patients using 2-4 pads/day.