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Post-Prostatectomy Rehabilitation

The role of penile traction therapy in penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy.

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Jan 18, 2026
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How soon after catheter removal is it safe to begin different penile rehabilitation modalities (PDE5-Is, VED, masturbation, injections)?

Early penile rehabilitation is commonly recommended after radical prostatectomy, but exact timing varies by modality and by clinician; many centers start oral PDE5 inhibitors at the time the catheter ...

Jan 17, 2026
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What clinical trials have tested penile traction devices and what were their protocols and outcomes?

Randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials of penile traction therapy (PTT) have tested several devices and protocols—most prominently the RestoreX device—in men with Peyronie’s disease and in the p...

Jan 8, 2026

Is it possible for a healthy man to increase penile length and girth via non-invasive methods?

A healthy man can achieve modest, evidence-supported gains in penile length with mechanical traction devices used consistently over months, while vacuum pumps and manual “exercises” produce smaller or...

Jan 8, 2026

What randomized trials exist testing penile traction devices in men without Peyronie’s disease or post‑prostatectomy?

A focused review of the supplied literature finds randomized, controlled trials of penile traction therapy (PTT) concentrated in two clinical populations—men with Peyronie’s disease (PD) and men after...

Jan 7, 2026

How do different prostate massager designs (angle, firmness, vibration) change the sensations they produce?

Different design choices in prostate massagers—angle/curve, firmness/fullness, and vibration/patterns—change where pressure lands, how deep or diffuse sensations feel, and whether stimulation is stead...

Jan 5, 2026

What safety guidelines and duration limits do urologists recommend for traction device use?

Urologists and the clinical literature recommend that penile traction devices be used with controlled, low-grade tension, careful attention to circulation and skin integrity, and under clinician guida...