Restoring Quality of Life: A Comprehensive Review of Penile Rehabilitation Techniques Following Prostate Surgery

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, and its treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Prostate surgery can often result in erectile dysfunction (ED), significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Penile rehabilitation techniques have been...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-04, Vol.15 (4), p.e38186-e38186
Main Authors: Thakur, Prathvi S, Gharde, Pankaj, Prasad, Roshan, Wanjari, Mayur B, Sharma, Ranjana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer surgery
Cancer therapies
Contusions
Erectile dysfunction
Internal Medicine
Intervention
Oral administration
Patient satisfaction
Penis
Prostate cancer
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Urological surgery
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Summary:Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, and its treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Prostate surgery can often result in erectile dysfunction (ED), significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Penile rehabilitation techniques have been developed to restore erectile function following prostate surgery. This review discusses the different penile rehabilitation techniques available, their effectiveness, and the factors affecting their success. This paper also addresses the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of ED in these patients and the need for personalized and tailored rehabilitation plans. By providing a comprehensive understanding of penile rehabilitation techniques, this paper can assist clinicians in restoring the quality of life of patients who have undergone prostate surgery.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.38186