The association between preoperative multiparametric MRI-defined prostatic apex shape and urinary continence recovery after radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
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.
Authors
- Xiaoxing Liang
- Franky Leung Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0567-2052)
- Zhichao WANG
- Jiadong Cao
- Zhenlang GUO
- Shu Gan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7017-137X)
- Junwei He
- Zunguang Bai
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-026-04237-2
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00