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Sexual potency after radical prostatectomy

A L Finkle, S P Taylor

    The Journal of Urology
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Radical prostatectomy may preserve sexual potency more often than previously thought. A retrospective study found 43% of potent men resumed normal erections and intercourse after surgery, highlighting the need for pre-operative sexual history.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Sexual Medicine
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Data on sexual potency preservation after radical prostatectomy is infrequent.
    • Radical prostatectomy is a common treatment for prostate cancer.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To retrospectively evaluate the preservation of sexual potency following radical prostatectomy.
    • To assess the rate of normal erections and sexual intercourse resumption post-surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of hospital records for 62 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy between 1968 and 1978.
    • Analysis of pre-operative sexual potency data, where available.

    Main Results:

    • Pre-operative potency data was missing for 74% of patients.

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  • Of 14 patients with documented pre-operative potency, 6 (43%) reported normal erections and resumed sexual intercourse.
  • The mean age of men who retained potency was significantly lower than the overall group (p<0.01).

    • Conclusions:

    • Sexual potency may be retained after radical prostatectomy more frequently than presumed.
    • Urologists should obtain adequate sexual histories before prostatic surgery.
    • Encouraging continuation of sexual activity in aging male patients post-radical prostatectomy is advised.