Systematic review finds MRI-defined prostatic apex shape predicts faster urinary continence recovery, suggesting its use in surgical planning.
Preoperative MRI-based identification of a Lee type D prostatic apex is a significant and reproducible predictor for faster recovery of urinary continence after RP. This morphological feature may serve as a valuable preoperative imaging biomarker for patient counseling and surgical planning.
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