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[Sexual dysfunction following pelvic surgery]

K Hojo1

  • 1Shouwa General Hospital.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|December 13, 1997
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Radical pelvic surgeries can cause sexual dysfunction in men and women. Advances in nerve preservation and organ-sparing techniques now allow for successful cancer treatment while preserving sexual function in early-stage patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Neuroanatomy

Context:

  • Radical pelvic surgeries, including prostatectomy and hysterectomy, frequently lead to sexual dysfunction.
  • Nerve-preserving surgical techniques are crucial for maintaining sexual function post-operation.
  • Early-stage cancers of the rectum, prostate, bladder, uterus, and ovaries present opportunities for organ-sparing treatments.

Purpose:

  • To review the impact of radical pelvic surgery on male and female sexual function.
  • To highlight recent advancements in neuroanatomical findings and surgical techniques for preserving sexual function.
  • To discuss the benefits of organ-sparing approaches in managing early-stage pelvic cancers.

Summary:

  • Sexual dysfunction is a common complication following radical pelvic surgeries in men (e.g., prostatectomy) and women (e.g., hysterectomy).

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  • Advances in pelvic neuroanatomy and nerve-preservation techniques enable successful cancer surgery with retained sexual function in early-stage patients.
  • Organ-sparing surgeries, such as local excision or partial resection, are increasingly used for early uterine and ovarian cancers, preserving reproductive and sexual function.

    • Impact:

    • Improved patient outcomes through the preservation of sexual and reproductive health after cancer treatment.
    • Development of refined surgical strategies focusing on oncological safety and functional preservation.
    • Enhanced quality of life for cancer survivors by minimizing long-term side effects of pelvic surgeries.