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Long-term functional outcomes
| Open (n=121) | Robotic (n=104) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative erectile function, n (%) | 0.02 | ||
| Adequate for penetration with or without PDE5 inhibitors | 36 (31.9) | 49 (47.6) | |
| Not adequate for penetration | 77 (68.1) | 54 (52.4) | |
| Postoperative continence, n (%) | 0.02 | ||
| Continent (no pads) | 89 (77.4) | 92 (89.3) | |
| Incontinent (1 or more pads) | 26 (22.6) | 11 (10.7) |
PED5: phosphodiesterase type-5.
