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Isolation of Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: December 28, 2021
[Treatment of erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy should be in accordance with standard regimens]
Mikkel Fode1, Rikke Bølling Hansen, Thomas Maigaard
1Urologisk Afdeling, Herlev Hospital, Herlev Ringvej 75, 2730 Herlev. mikkelfode@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Penile rehabilitation programmes aim to improve long-term sexual function after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Programmes aim to improve cavernous oxygenation to avoid structural damage in penile tissue. Especially, daily use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors has been studied. The method is effective in animal models, but the results cannot be confirmed in humans. At this time, treatment regimens which actually create erections and allow for sexual intercourse following surgery should be prescribed. These include PDE5 inhibitors, vacuum erection devices, injection therapy, urethral suppositories and penile implants.
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