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Erectile function following transurethral prostatectomy

D C Hanbury1, K K Sethia

  • 1Department of Urology, Norfolk, UK.

British Journal of Urology
|January 1, 1995
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Transurethral prostatectomy can cause impotence, especially if the prostate capsule is breached during surgery. Pre-existing erectile dysfunction increases this risk.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Impotence is a potential complication of transurethral prostatectomy (TURP).
  • Understanding the incidence and risk factors for post-TURP impotence is crucial for patient counseling and surgical technique refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of impotence following transurethral prostatectomy.
  • To investigate potential etiological factors, specifically capsular perforation, contributing to post-surgical erectile dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 268 patients undergoing TURP.
  • Pre-operative sexual function assessment and detailed recording of surgical parameters, including capsular perforation.
  • Post-operative assessment of sexual function at 3 months via interview, letter, or telephone.

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Main Results:

  • Out of 246 eligible patients, 55.7% were fully potent pre-operatively.
  • Post-operatively, 14.6% of fully potent men experienced partial or complete impotence.
  • The risk of impotence was significantly higher (28.1%) when the prostate capsule was breached compared to when it was not (10.0%).

Conclusions:

  • The risk of developing impotence after TURP is relatively low in fully potent men.
  • Men with pre-existing erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of post-operative impotence.
  • Capsular perforation during TURP is a significant risk factor for post-operative impotence.