Effects of extended pelvic lymph node dissection on postoperative urinary control and sexual function in patients with nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

Key Points

• Reduced sexual function recovery after extended pelvic lymph node dissection was observed, impacting postoperative outcomes.
• Key evidence includes a significant impairment without affecting urinary control or complication rates.
• Assessment using nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy techniques across a patient cohort with varied risk profiles applies.
• This highlights the need for patient counseling regarding sexual function outcomes following prostate cancer surgeries.