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Prostate surgery rehabilitation

Use of vacuum erection devices for penile rehabilitation after prostate surgery

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Jan 22, 2026

Are there clinical studies comparing effectiveness of different FDA-cleared VED brands?

The available reporting does not identify independent, peer-reviewed clinical trials that directly compare the effectiveness of different vacuum erection device (VED) brands; existing sources describe...

Jan 18, 2026

What usage patterns (pressure, duration, frequency) increase risk of penile injury with VEDs?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are broadly safe when used as directed, but certain pressure, duration and frequency practices materially raise the risk of penile injury — especially excessive negative...

Jan 16, 2026

What clinical evidence supports vacuum erection devices for post‑prostatectomy penile rehabilitation?

Multiple clinical and translational reports find that vacuum erection devices (VEDs) increase penile blood flow, reduce hypoxia-related tissue changes, and help preserve penile length after radical pr...

Jan 10, 2026

What are FDA‑approved vacuum erection devices and how do they differ from retail pumps?

FDA‑approved vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are Class II medical devices — sometimes called vacuum constriction devices or penis pumps — cleared to treat erectile dysfunction and assist penile rehabil...

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