Hope springs eternal: cavernosal nerve regeneration.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer remains a significant morbidity for a large group of patients. A large body of work suggests that disrupting the cavernosal nerves is central as a causative factor. Extensive research has focused on ways to increase potency rates after surgery, either by preserving neuro-integrity, or attempting to restore it using various approaches. Herein we discuss the neurophysiology of nerve injury and regeneration, and review the work to date on cavernosal nerve regeneration.
Medical subject headings
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Nerve Regeneration
- Penis
- Prostatectomy
- Prostatic Neoplasms