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Isolation of Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy

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Published on: December 28, 2021

Post Radical Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction. A Single Centre Experience.

Konstantinos Pikramenos¹, Maria Zachou^2,3, Dimitrios Papadopoulos⁴

¹Second Department of Urology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sismanoglio General Hospital, Athens, GRC.

|March 8, 2023

Summary

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Radical prostatectomy can impact erectile function. Younger patients and those with lower Gleason scores experience better post-operative erectile function, but satisfaction may lag behind recovery.

Keywords:

complications erectile dysfunction prostate cancer radical prostatectomy urologic oncology

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Area of Science:

Urology
Oncology
Sexual Medicine

Background:

Radical retropubic prostatectomy is a common treatment for localized prostate cancer.
Post-operative erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant concern for patients undergoing this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy on post-operative erectile function.
To identify factors influencing erectile function recovery and patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

50 patients with localized prostate cancer underwent nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy.
The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and self-reported sexual satisfaction were assessed pre-operatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months post-operatively.
Exclusion criteria included severe heart disease, ED medication use, or pre-operative IIEF-5 score ≤7.

Main Results:

Pre-operative IIEF-5 scores correlated inversely with Gleason scores.
Post-operatively, 16/50 patients regained pre-operative erectile function, but only 13 reported satisfaction.
Younger patients (<64 years) showed significantly less ED deterioration; younger age correlated with higher IIEF-5 scores.

Conclusions:

Erectile dysfunction post-prostatectomy remains a critical issue.
Higher Gleason scores impact pre-operative ED; younger patients achieve better post-operative results.
Comprehensive follow-up, therapy, and psychological support are crucial for optimal erectile function.