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Review
. 2022 Mar;40(3):79-86.
doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2021.12.003. Epub 2022 Jan 7.

Current strategies to improve erectile function in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy-intraoperative scenario

Adriana M Pedraza  1 , Krunal Pandav  1 , Mani Menon  1 , Mohit Khera  2 , Vinayak Wagaskar  1 , Zachary Dovey  1 , Nihal Mohamed  1 , Sneha Parekh  1 , Ashutosh K Tewari  3
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Current strategies to improve erectile function in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy-intraoperative scenario

Adriana M Pedraza et al. Urol Oncol. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Results after radical prostatectomy (RP) are generally judged by complete removal of the cancer, return of urinary control, and the ability to have intercourse. Given the complexity of the anatomy of the prostate and its relationship to the surrounding nerves, muscles, and fascia, RP is considered a challenging and technically demanding surgery. Here we propose multiple intraoperative strategies to optimize oncological and functional outcomes.

Keywords: Erectile dysfunction; Penile rehabilitation; Prostate cancer; Radical prostatectomy; Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

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