The most common treatment for localized prostate cancer is surgery: complete removal of the prostate, a procedure called "radical prostatectomy" (RP). With advances in prostate cancer detection, patients are diagnosed and treated earlier, at a younger age, when sexual function is an important ...
Compromised sexual function is often a side effect for patients following radical surgical procedures for bladder or prostate cancer. The authors review the classification and physiology of sexual function and dysfunction. Moreover, they explain the possible pathophysiology directly resulting from surgery, ...
Sexual function scores were better for patients who had a robotic compared with open surgery for prostate cancer; however, comparative results for urinary function were not conclusive. Brock O'Neil, MD Although use of robotic surgery for prostate cancer has surpassed open surgical procedur...
Both surgery and radiotherapy carry some risk of damaging tiny bundles of nerves that control erections, running on either side of the prostate. This can affect erectile function for many men following treatment. The chance of preserving erectile function after treatment is inf...
Change of sexual function in patients before and after Ho:YAG laser enucleation of the prostate. J Androl. 2007;28:259–61. Article Google Scholar Alloussi SH, Lang C, Eichel R, Alloussi S. Ejaculation-preserving transurethral resection of prostate and bladder neck: short- and long-term ...
A new type of penile traction therapy (PTT) device can increase penile length and preserve erectile function in men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery (prostatectomy), reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Urology.
Sexual function after surgery for early-stage cervical cancer: is there a difference in it according to the extent of surgical radicality? Approximately 15% of all cervical cancers are found in women under the age of 40. Sexual function is a matter of great importance for these women. However...
Sexuality after treatment for early prostate cancer: exploring the meanings of “erectile dysfunction”. J Gen Intern Med. 2001;16:649–55. CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Michael C, Barnett F, Gray M. The experiences of prostate cancer survivors: changes to physical function and ...
The present study investigated quality of life, sex-role identity, and sexual function in 15 patients with stage D prostate cancer, before and after surgery. Orchidectomy did not appear to affect quality of life, or sex-role identity. However, loss of sexual function did present as an area ...
and a deficiency of the hormone testosterone. Medical treatments such as surgery, radiation, and hormones commonly used for prostate cancer and medications, such as some antidepressants, can also cause or worsen ED, as can the use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Neurological conditions tha...