[Preservation of erectile function and radical prostatectomy: what to expect in 2005?].
The preservation of erectile function in patients undertaking radical prostatectomy was discussed in multiple studies. In this review article we will discuss the factors which influence the recovery of erections as well as the therapeutic modalities. In fact, four possibilities of prevention and treatment are currently available: (1) nerve sparing surgery, (2) nerve grafting, (3) nerve stimulation and (4) pharmacotherapy after surgery.
Kanso
Chaker
C
Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France. chkanso@yahoo.com
Amar
Edouard
E
Bondil
Pierre
P
Boccon-Gibod
Laurent
L
Delmas
Vincent
V
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000294:innervation; D011467:Prostate / Q000294:innervation; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*