Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119137
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Impact of comorbid depression on treatment adherence and long-term urinary function following surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Chao Dun, Qiang Xia, Zhong-Qing Wei and Cheng-Bai Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Wuxi Municipal Health Commission General Project M202459
Corresponding Author	Cheng-Bai Li, Associate Chief Physician, Researcher, Department of Urology, Wuxi Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi 214000, Jiangsu Province, China. 15961770137@163.com
Key Words	Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Depression; Comorbidity; Treatment adherence; Urinary function; Retrospective study
Core Tip	This retrospective study found that comorbid depression is an independent predictor of poor treatment adherence among patients undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Reduced adherence was associated with impaired long-term recovery of urinary function after surgery. These findings highlight the importance of routine psychological assessment and early identification of depressive symptoms in this patient population. Implementing targeted psychological and behavioral interventions may improve treatment compliance, enhance postoperative recovery outcomes, and support long-term urinary function rehabilitation in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Citation	Dun WC, Xia Q, Wei ZQ, Li CB. Impact of comorbid depression on treatment adherence and long-term urinary function following surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-06 09:50
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-06 09:51
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 07:01
Return for Revision	2026-03-17 07:01
Revised	2026-03-30 11:04
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-27 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-27 06:07
Articles in Press	2026-05-27 06:07
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