2023
DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1239104
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A pooled long-term follow-up after radiotherapy for prostate cancer with and without a rectal hydrogel spacer: impact of hydrogel on decline in sexual quality of life

Zachary A. Seymour,
Michael Pinkawa,
Stephanie Daignault-Newton
et al.

Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of prostate rectal spacers on sexual quality of life (QOL) following external beam radiation therapy (RT).Methods and materialsPatient- reported QOL was evaluated using the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC). Patients were pooled from two sources: a randomized controlled trial and a non-randomized cohort of patients from a single institution. Both cohorts used the same spacing product and QOL instrument. Analysis was limited to those with … Show more

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“…In our study, there was a statistically non-significant trend toward higher sexual function scores in patients who underwent RARP without NS compared to those with NS. Furthermore, the insertion of a hydrogel spacer around the prostate before radiation therapy reduces adverse events, particularly those related to the rectum [ 20 ] and sexual function [ 21 ]. Therefore, the use of a hydrogel spacer should be investigated further.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our study, there was a statistically non-significant trend toward higher sexual function scores in patients who underwent RARP without NS compared to those with NS. Furthermore, the insertion of a hydrogel spacer around the prostate before radiation therapy reduces adverse events, particularly those related to the rectum [ 20 ] and sexual function [ 21 ]. Therefore, the use of a hydrogel spacer should be investigated further.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%