[Erectile disfunction after treatment for prostate cancer]. / Erectiele disfunctie na behandeling van prostaatkanker.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1672023 10 04.
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in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37823885
ABSTRACT
Hasannejadsi et al. presented a predictive model for preserving erectile function after treatments for localized prostate cancer. However, the model has practical limitations and overestimates the chances of recovery. It focuses on the frequency of erections without considering important factors such as quality and patient satisfaction. The model did not include significant predictors like BMI and smoking. Additionally, it does not account for the extent of nerve sparing during surgery, limiting its usefulness for nerve-sparing prostatectomy patients. This comment emphasizes the importance of penile rehabilitation (PR) after prostate cancer treatment, highlighting the impact of penile inactivity on fibrosis of corporal cavernosal tissue. The author advocate for the implementation of PR during and after prostatecancer treatment and stress the role of healthcare professionals in providing information on rehabilitation options and sexual health in its totallity. The model can serve as a tool to initiate conversations about sexual function but should be complemented with comprehensive care tailored to individual patients.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prostatic Neoplasms
/
Erectile Dysfunction
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Year:
2023
Type:
Article