Prostatectomy Impotence
Radical prostatectomy can cause impotence, since the nerves surrounding the prostate that control an erection are destroyed or damaged. The relationship between prostatectomy and impotence is clear: 79.6% of men who went through the surgery said they were impotent afterwards, although a post-prostatectomy impotence study has found complete loss of penile erection was rare. While prostatectomy impotence is a problematic side effect, a prostatectomy might save the patient's life.
Prostatectomy Impotence Treatment
Every prostatectomy impotence treatment has its pros and cons. While Viagra and other medications may be an easy "cure" they often fail in 30-40% of the men who try them. This is because nerve damage during a radical prostatectomy will cause impotence medication to fail.
On the other hand, a penile implant is a solution for most prostatectomy impotence patients, although it requires a 45-minute surgical procedure.
So, if you suffer impotence following a prostatectomy, seek the advice of a urologist experienced in treating impotence.
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