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The influence of prostatectomy and body position on location and displacement of pelvic landmarks with pelvic floor muscle contraction.

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AIMS To compare pelvic floor muscle (PFM) anatomy and function (i) between pre- and post-prostatectomy in standing, and (ii) between sitting and standing postprostatectomy. METHODS Thirty-two men scheduled to undergo… Click to show full abstract

AIMS To compare pelvic floor muscle (PFM) anatomy and function (i) between pre- and post-prostatectomy in standing, and (ii) between sitting and standing postprostatectomy. METHODS Thirty-two men scheduled to undergo a prostatectomy volunteered to participate. Transperineal ultrasound imaging was used to visualize five anatomical pelvic landmarks that have been validated to reflex anatomy and activity of PFMs (pubic symphysis, anorectal junction [ARJ], mid-urethra [MU], bulb of penis [BP], and urethrovesical junction [UVJ]). Both before and after prostatectomy, participants performed three submaximal PFM contractions in sitting and/or standing positions while ultrasound data were recorded. RESULTS Postprostatectomy the UVJ location was more caudal and dorsal, the ARJ (puborectalis) vector was longer, the BP was more ventral than preprostatectomy, and these landmarks moved less ventrally with contraction. After prostatectomy, the MU, BP, and ARJ were more ventral in standing than sitting. The UVJ was more caudal and elevated more with contraction in standing than sitting after prostatectomy. CONCLUSION These data demonstrate differences in the anatomy and mechanics of PFMs post- versus pre-prostatectomy, and between sitting and standing positions postprostatectomy. Findings are consistent with surgical changes to the bladder and urethral anatomy. Reduced passive support for the urethra and bladder are likely to may contribute to differences between standing and sitting postprostatectomy.

Keywords: pelvic floor; prostatectomy; pelvic landmarks; anatomy; floor muscle; standing sitting

Journal Title: Neurourology and urodynamics
Year Published: 2021

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