Frailty as Predictor for Early Functional Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy

This study highlights frailty as a pivotal predictor of early continence outcomes. The lack of association between frailty and postoperative complications suggests that comprehensive frailty assessment may be more relevant for anticipating functional recovery than predicting immediate surgical risks. These findings support integrating frailty evaluation into preoperative decision-making frameworks.

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Journal of Frailty Sarcopenia and Falls
Published
2025-02-28
DOI
https://doi.org/10.22540/jfsf-10-028
Citations
3
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Frailty in Older Adults
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Frailty as Predictor for Early Functional Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy

Norbert Weidner, Mladen Stanković, Christian Weber, Martin Koser
3 citations
Journal of Frailty Sarcopenia and Falls
Frailty in Older Adults
3.67
article

Frailty as Predictor for Early Functional Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy

Norbert Weidner, Mladen Stanković, Christian Weber, Martin Koser
article en
3 citations

Abstract

This study highlights frailty as a pivotal predictor of early continence outcomes. The lack of association between frailty and postoperative complications suggests that comprehensive frailty assessment may be more relevant for anticipating functional recovery than predicting immediate surgical risks. These findings support integrating frailty evaluation into preoperative decision-making frameworks.

Journal of Frailty Sarcopenia and FallsVol. 10(1)
Heidelberg University (DE), University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Frailty in Older Adults
3.67
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