Intraoperative electrostimulation of the cavernous nerve: technique, results and limitations.
Intraoperative electrostimulation of the cavernous nerve: technique, results and limitations.
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海绵体神经的术中电刺激:技术、结果和局限性。
DOI:
10.1016/s0022-5347(01)66882-4
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发表时间:
1995
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Tanagho,EA
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作者:
Lue,TF;Gleason,CA;Brock,GB;Carroll,PR;Tanagho,EA
PurposeWe studied the feasibility of inducing penile erection intraoperatively by stimulation of the cavernous nerves.Materials and MethodsIn 16 men undergoing retropubic radical prostatectomy and 6 undergoing penile surgery for venous leakage electrostimulation was applied to both sides of the prostatic apex (prostatectomy group) or the hilum of the penis (venous surgery group).ResultsElectrostimulation produced visible erection in 8 of the 16 prostatectomy patients and an increase in intracavernous pressure in 5 of the 6 venous surgery patients.ConclusionsElectrostimulation of the cavernous nerves intraoperatively to produce penile erection is feasible. However, the technique must be further refined to be clinically useful, that is to localize the neurovascular bundle in men undergoing prostatectomy.