Is There an Optimal Time for Intracavernous Prostaglandin E1 Rehabilitation Following Nonnerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy? Results From a Hemodynamic Prospective Study

Abstract

Intracavernous injections after nonnerve sparing radical prostatectomy produce valid erectile responses in a significantly higher proportion of patients when started within month 3 after the operation. Injection given in postoperative month 1 gives the best response rate but with significant complications and poor patient compliance. Arteriogenic and venogenic factors seem to be involved with failure.