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Journal of Robotic Surgery
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery 3/2016

01-09-2016 | Brief Communication

Erectile function post robotic radical prostatectomy: technical tips to improve outcomes?

Authors: S. S. Goonewardene, R. Persad, D. Gillatt

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Robotic surgery is becoming more and more commonplace. At the same time, so are complications, especially related to erectile function. The population being diagnosed with cancer is younger, with more aggressive cancers and higher expectations for good erectile function postoperatively. We conduct a retrospective analysis of literature over 20 years for Embase and Medline. Search terms used include (Robotic) AND (prostatectomy) AND (erectile function). There are a variety of multifactorial causes, resulting in worsening ED post-robotic radical prostatectomy; however, there are a number of treatments that can support this. There is much we can do to help prevent patients getting postoperative erectile dysfunction post-radical surgery. However, part of this is management of realistic patient expectations.
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Metadata
Title
Erectile function post robotic radical prostatectomy: technical tips to improve outcomes?
Authors
S. S. Goonewardene
R. Persad
D. Gillatt
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-016-0578-8

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