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Post-Prostatectomy Treatment

The treatment of post-prostatectomy patients using penile traction therapy.

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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 18, 2026

What alternatives exist to vacuum erection devices for ED treatment?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are one effective, non‑drug option for erectile dysfunction (ED), but several other treatments exist—ranging from oral medications to injections, intraurethral drugs, im...

Jan 17, 2026

Which patient factors predict sustained adherence to penile traction therapy over 12–24 months?

Sustained adherence to penile traction therapy (PTT) over 12–24 months appears to be driven less by a single demographic trait than by a mix of clinical state, device burden (time/cost), and early pat...

Jan 8, 2026

What randomized data compare different daily wear durations of penile traction therapy (minutes vs hours)?

Randomized, controlled trials demonstrate that modern penile traction therapy (PTT) devices can produce clinically meaningful improvements using short daily sessions of 30–90 minutes, but there are no...

Jan 6, 2026

What randomized trials exist comparing penile traction therapy to sham therapy for penile length gains?

A targeted review of the available randomized trials shows no study in the provided reporting that used a true sham device to mask traction versus active penile traction therapy (PTT); instead, random...