Complication rates after curative treatment for localised prostate cancer (European Association of Urology guidelines; www.uroweb.org)
| Complication | Radical prostatectomy (%) | External beam radiotherapy (%) | Brachytherapy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA, not applicable. | |||
| Death | 0–2 | NA | NA |
| Incontinence | 0–15 | <1 | 0–19 |
| Erectile dysfunction | 20–100 | 10–30 | 14–38 |
| Rectal injury/bleeding | <5 | 20 | 1–21 |
| Urinary retention | NA | <1 | 1–10 |