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ED and Post-Radical Prostatectomy Rehabilitation

The use of vacuum erection devices for erectile dysfunction and post-radical prostatectomy rehabilitation.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Which VED models are FDA‑cleared and what specific safety features (e.g., pop‑off valves) do they list?

A narrow set of medical vendors and clinical resources repeatedly identify specific vacuum erection device (VED) models as “FDA‑cleared” — notably Augusta Medical’s SomaTherapy Manual and SomaTherapy ...

Jan 30, 2026
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What are safe vacuum pressure ranges for penis pumps and how are they measured?

The for penis pumps is not a single fixed number but a cluster of overlapping ranges used by manufacturers, medical literature and user communities; typical medically‑endorsed vacuum erection device (...

Jan 29, 2026
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What are best practices for using VED plus PDE5i as penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy?

Combining a (VED) with (PDE5i) is a commonly used strategy in (RP) intended to preserve penile length, maintain corporal oxygenation, and improve chances of intercourse when nerve recovery occurs; evi...

Jan 18, 2026

How effective are pumps compared with PDE5 inhibitors and penile injections for long‑term erectile function restoration?

PDE5 inhibitors are the established first‑line therapy for ED with roughly 60–70% initial response and substantial evidence that chronic/daily use can help preserve or improve long‑term erectile funct...

Jan 29, 2026

What does peer-reviewed research say about long-term penile tissue change from vacuum therapy?

Peer‑reviewed research indicates that (VEDs) produce measurable hemodynamic and histologic changes in penile tissue that can counteract hypoxia‑driven fibrosis after nerve injury or , and several rand...