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Review
. 2023 Apr 27;15(4):e38186.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.38186. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Restoring Quality of Life: A Comprehensive Review of Penile Rehabilitation Techniques Following Prostate Surgery

Prathvi S Thakur  1 , Pankaj Gharde  2 , Roshan Prasad  3 , Mayur B Wanjari  4 , Ranjana Sharma  5
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Restoring Quality of Life: A Comprehensive Review of Penile Rehabilitation Techniques Following Prostate Surgery

Prathvi S Thakur et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, and its treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Prostate surgery can often result in erectile dysfunction (ED), significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Penile rehabilitation techniques have been developed to restore erectile function following prostate surgery. This review discusses the different penile rehabilitation techniques available, their effectiveness, and the factors affecting their success. This paper also addresses the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of ED in these patients and the need for personalized and tailored rehabilitation plans. By providing a comprehensive understanding of penile rehabilitation techniques, this paper can assist clinicians in restoring the quality of life of patients who have undergone prostate surgery.

Keywords: erectile dysfunction; penile rehabilitation; prostate surgery; quality of life; radical prostatectomy.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. The selection process of articles used in this study.
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