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Prostatectomy Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation after prostate surgery, including the use of VEDs to improve erectile function.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How do manual, battery-powered, and vacuum-constriction device pumps compare for effectiveness and ease of use?

(Vs) — available as manual hand pumps, battery-powered/electric pumps, and systems paired with constriction rings — all operate on the same basic principle of creating negative pressure to draw blood ...

Jan 27, 2026
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How effective are penile rehabilitation protocols with VEDs after radical prostatectomy?

(VEDs) are a well-established component of penile rehabilitation after (RP) that consistently show benefits for preserving penile length and facilitating erections for intercourse, with more modest an...

Feb 6, 2026

How do penile implants and vacuum devices compare for treating erectile dysfunction after orchiectomy?

offer the most definitive, high‑satisfaction solution for (ED), delivering a predictable penile rigidity and spontaneity but at the cost of surgery, irreversible alteration of cavernosal tissue, and r...

Feb 2, 2026

How do clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction compare between low‑cost manual VEDs and higher‑end motorized VED systems?

Clinical evidence across decades shows (VEDs—whether simple manual pumps or more elaborate motorized systems) are effective second‑line treatments for erectile dysfunction with wide reported satisfact...

Jan 9, 2026

Which rehabilitation protocols using VEDs after radical prostatectomy show the best long‑term return of spontaneous erections?

Early vacuum erectile device (VED) use—started in the weeks after nerve‑sparing radical prostatectomy—and especially when combined with regular phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors (PDE5i) or intracavernosa...