The main reason for nerve damage are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Nerve compression<\/li>
- Clotting that happens within the blood vessels<\/li>
- Nerve traction<\/li>
- Cutting of tissues close to the walls of penis etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In the last decade, medical technology has immensely developed with advancements in surgical techniques such as robotic-assisted RP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help to give the surgeon an expanded three-dimensional view of the operating area, helping to avoid any accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who undergo prostate surgery normally experience erectile dysfunction for a time period depending on the damage to the blood vessels muscles and are involved in successfully bringing an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the complications that occurred during the surgery are more, the time period for the recovery will also be increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The period could vary from a few weeks to even a year. So if you are struggling to achieve a proper erection one year after the surgery, understand that you are not alone. Research done by the Prostate Cancer Foundation<\/a> has revealed that men who undergo prostate surgery will regain their healthy sexual function within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, more than 80% of men have reported regaining their healthy sexual function within two years after the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some other factors that affect sexual health are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Diabetes<\/li>
- Heart diseases<\/li>
- Overweight<\/li>
- Old age<\/li>
- Excessive use of alcohol<\/li>
- Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>
- Smoking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Exercising regularly and following a healthy lifestyle will help you to quickly regain your erectile function after the surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article is a part of our comprehensive series on Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erectile dysfunction treatment after prostate surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are struggling with Erectile Dysfunction (ED)<\/a> after your prostate surgery, there are numerous treatment options available that will give you lasting results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cavernous nerve interposition grafting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research has proven that microsurgical end-to-side grafting of the sural nerve located in the leg to the cavernous bodies and femoral nerve could create lasting results in patients who had prostate surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By using this surgical technique, it is possible to restore the nerve connection to the erectile tissue helping the patient to achieve an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prosthetic implants on penis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is an effective treatment proven by research and can work well in patients over ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These implants have an inflatable balloon located in the inner region and can be inflated by means of a pump in the scrotum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shockwave therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This method helps to stimulate the growth of minute blood vessels in the penis region, helping in retaining the function and sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by Ksenia Yakovleva<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n 1. Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Medications such as tadalafil, sildenafil, and vardenafil can help to improve erectile function by enhancing the blood flow to the penis region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These drugs are known to be 75% effective and have to be used every night as advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These drugs help minimise the breakdown of cyclic guanosine monophosphate. This is a substance that causes the relaxation of smooth muscles in the penis. Thus the blood flow to the penis region will be enhanced, resulting in an erection.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Injections in the penis region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In this method, drugs are directly injected into the corpora cavernosa of the penis by means of small needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common type of drug that is used in injection is Alprostadil.<\/em><\/strong> This causes 3′,5′-cyclic adenosine monophosphate to increase in the erectile tissue region<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the common drugs that are used in injection is Alprostadil, which causes the 3′,5′-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (signalling peptide)within the erectile tissue to increase.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intraurethral insertion is done for those who don’t like penile injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact us at andSons Singapore and get evaluated for a suitable <\/strong>treatment plan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nReferences<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica C,Emanu, Isabelle K.Avildsen, and Christian J. Nelson(1 Mar 2017)Erectile Dysfunction after Radical Prostatectomy: Prevalence, Medical Treatments, and Psychosocial Interventions, Available at https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5005072\/<\/a> [Accessed 19 Sep 2021]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andrew R McCullough(7 June 2005)Sexual Dysfunction after Radical Prostatectomy, Available at https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1477599\/<\/a> [Accessed 19 Sep 2021]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/span> 3<\/span> minute read<\/span><\/span> The main reason why several men experience erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery is due to nerve damage. The prostate region <\/p>\n