Erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: prevalence, medical treatments, and psychosocial interventions.
Erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: prevalence, medical treatments, and psychosocial interventions.
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DOI:
10.1097/spc.0000000000000195
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发表时间:
2016-03
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Nelson CJ
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作者:
Emanu JC;Avildsen IK;Nelson CJ
This review will discuss erectile dysfunction (ED) in prostate cancer patients following radical prostatectomy (RP). It will focus on the prevalence and current treatments for ED as well as the emotional impact of ED and the current psychosocial interventions designed to help patients cope with this side effect. While there is a large discrepancy in prevalence rates of ED after RP, several recent studies have cited rates as high as 85%. The concept of “penile rehabilitation” is now the standard of practice to treat ED following RP. However, many men avoid seeking help or utilizing ED treatments. This avoidance is related to the shame, frustration, and distress many men with ED and their partners experience. Recent psychosocial interventions have been developed to facilitate the use of treatments and help men cope with ED. These interventions have shown initial promise, however, continued intervention development is needed to reduce distress and improve long-term erectile function (EF) outcomes. ED is a significant problem following prostate cancer surgery. While there are effective medical treatments, the development of psychosocial interventions should continue to evolve to maximize the assistance we can give to men and their partners.