ReviewCurrent opinion in supportive and palliative care2016
Erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: prevalence, medical treatments, and psychosocial interventions.
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65 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pelvic floor muscle training for erectile function in men undergoing radical prostatectomy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.World journal of urology · 2026Pooled it
- Surgical treatment options and outcomes for concomitant treatment of post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction and male stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review of the literature.International journal of impotence research · 2026Pooled it
- The role of cystoprostatectomy in management of locally advanced prostate cancer: a systematic review.World journal of surgical oncology · 2020Pooled it
- A prospective randomized controlled study on scheduled PDE5i and vacuum erectile devices in the treatment of erectile dysfunction after nerve sparing prostatectomy.Asian journal of andrologyTrial
- Artificial Intelligence in Patient Education: ChatGPT for Penile Prosthesis Surgery Counseling, a Likert Scale Analysis.Andrology · 2026Article
- The Evolution of Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy: Mechanisms of Injury, Economic Impact, and the Potential Value of Intraoperative Nerve Visualization.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Predictors of successful erectile function using intracavernosal injection in post-prostatectomy men with erectile dysfunction.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2026Article
- Late Functional Outcomes After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Impact of Baseline and Perioperative Risk Factors.Cancers · 2026Article
- Evaluation and management of male sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: A clinical road map.Journal of Parkinson's disease · 2026Review
- Intracavernous Injection Therapy as Second-Line Treatment for ED After Radical Prostatectomy: A Literature Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- [Erectile dysfunction-It is time to act! : Practical tips and current guideline recommendations for diagnostics and treatment of a still underestimated disease].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Sexual experiences of female partners of Chinese prostate cancer survivors: A qualitative study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Sexual function recovery following open and robotic radical prostatectomy: results of an academic penile rehabilitation program.Asian journal of andrology · 2025Article
- hPSC-derived sacral neural crest cells restore erectile function in pelvic ganglia injury.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Article
- Impact of sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors on functional and health-related quality of life outcomes 24 months after radical prostatectomy.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2025Article
- Impact of three-dimensional prostate models during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy on surgical margins and functional outcomes.BJU international · 2025Article
- XGBoost model for predicting erectile dysfunction risk after radical prostatectomy: development and validation using machine learning.Discover oncology · 2025Article
- Penile fracture after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: Case report and review of literature.IJU case reports · 2025Article
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- Urologic prosthetics: an imaging review of short- and long-term complications.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2025Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThis review will discuss erectile dysfunction in prostate cancer patients following radical prostatectomy . It will focus on the prevalence and current treatments for erectile dysfunction as well as the emotional impact of erectile dysfunction and the current psychosocial interventions designed to help patients cope with this side effect. RECENT
findingsAlthough there is a large discrepancy in prevalence rates of erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy, several recent studies have cited rates as high as 85%. The concept of 'penile rehabilitation' is now the standard of practice to treat erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy. However, many men avoid seeking help or utilizing erectile dysfunction treatments. This avoidance is related to the shame, frustration, and distress many men with erectile dysfunction and their partners experience. Recent psychosocial interventions have been developed to facilitate the use of treatments and help men cope with erectile dysfunction. These interventions have shown initial promise, however, continued intervention development is needed to reduce distress and improve long-term erectile function outcomes. SUMMARY: Erectile dysfunction is a significant problem following prostate cancer surgery. Although there are effective medical treatments, the development of psychosocial interventions should continue to evolve to maximize the assistance we can give to men and their partners.
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