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posted 09/24/2007, comments (0)
Preserving Erectile Function During Prostate Cancer Treatment
I will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared during the removal of the prostate and in others they need to be removed. When the patient is first diagnosed with cancer of the prostate, obviously, all options of treatment are presented to the patient. I then need to get an accurate assessment of... Read more
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posted 09/17/2007, comments (0)
Robot Assisted Surgery for Prostate Cancer
In response to a question from one of the readers, I will further elaborate on the robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and how it relates to erectile dysfunction. Around the year 1997 the laparoscopic prostatectomy was introduced. This allowed us to remove the prostate via small incisions. The procedure, however, is very difficult,... Read more
posted 09/05/2007, comments (0)
are there clues that erections are returning?
I was 52 when I had prostatectomy. My doctor figured with the low grade cancer, age and sexual activity level; my erections should/might return within 6 to 12 months. From about 3 to 6 months post op, it almost always felt like I was getting an erection several times a day. Then for 3 months it seemed like nothing helped.... Read more
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posted 09/04/2007, comments (0)
Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Tract Symptoms
In the preceding entries I have focused on the erectile dysfunction that typically follows the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. All treatments for prostate cancer are accompanied by their own spectrum of side effects. The major side effects include incontinence and ED. My goal with any prostate cancer patient is to first cure the... Read more
