The Effect of Prostate Weight on the Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes

Aim: The aim of study was to evaluate the impact of prostate weight on radical prostatectomy outcomes (cancer control, urinary continence, and erectile dysfunction) in prostate cancer patients. Material and Method: The files of 92 patients who underwent retropubic radical prostatectomy were retrospectively reviewed. Patients%u2019 data on demography, tumor characteristics, oncological, urinary and erectile function outcomes were estimated. Results were compared according to the prostate weights (Group 1: %u2264 60 g, Group 2: > 60 g). Result: Patients that have prostate weight of >60 g were %35,9. Preoperative Prostate Spesific Antigen (PSA) volumes (9.9 %u2013 14.1 ng/ ml, p