Practice variations for surgical oncological cases among adult urologists in the Philippines in the management of post-Surgical reconstruction and complications
- Author:
Jose Leuel A. Ongkeko
1
,
2
;
Michael F. Chua
1
,
3
;
Jose Vicente T. Prodigalidad
2
,
4
,
5
,
6
;
Jun S. Dy
1
,
2
;
Pedro L. Latin III
1
,
7
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Urologic reconstruction; Uro-oncology; Philippine urology
- From: Philippine Journal of Urology 2023;33(2):38-46
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:To identify practice variations among adult urologists in the surgical management of their oncologic cases and postoperative complications.
Methods:Beginning March 2022 to October 2022 an internet-based survey was performed among members of the PUA practicing in the Philippines.
Results:82 Philippine urologists answered the survey during the study period. Majority have no subspecialty training (n=42) and practice primarily in the NCR (n=49). Open radical prostatectomy is the option of choice (n=58) with reported incidence of complications similar to that of previous studies. Conduit (n=77) is the diversion of choice after radical cystectomy with the majority recommending a two-surgeon approach in the harvest and reconstruction.
Conclusion:Practice is focused within the NCR with the majority having no subspecialty training thus preferring open surgical approach and two-surgeon team. Implantable devices are the preferred method in managing erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence but is still lacking local availability. - Full text:170-Full Research Text-456-1-10-20231128.pdf
