Chronology of Erectile Function in Patients with Early Functional Erections Following Radical Prostatectomy

The recovery of functional erections in the early postoperative phase, especially without the need for PDE5i, is a good prognostic indicator for EF at 12 months. However, a distinct cohort of men lose functional erections within 6 months after surgery. It is important to inform patients of this possibility, as it has an impact on their QOL and, potentially, on their compliance with post-RP therapy for ED. Katz D, Bennett NE, Stasi J, Eastham JA, Guillonneau BD, Scardino PT, and Mulhall JP. Chronology of erectile function in patients with early functional erections following radical prostatectomy.