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Vacuum Erection Devices After Prostatectomy

The use of vacuum erection devices (VEDs) as a method for penile rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy, including their effectiveness in preserving penile length and improving erectile function.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What are clinical guidelines for penile rehabilitation after prostate surgery and the role of pumps?

Penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy aims to preserve penile tissue, prevent fibrosis and improve the chance of recovering spontaneous erections; clinical guidance emphasizes early initia...

Jan 19, 2026
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Can long-term use of vacuum erection devices permanently change penis dimensions?

Long-term use of vacuum erection devices (VEDs) does not have robust evidence showing permanent increases in penis size for the general population, though it can preserve penile length after prostate ...

Jan 18, 2026

What are the reported risks and adverse effects of long‑term penile traction therapy and vacuum erection device use?

Long‑term use of penile traction therapy (PTT) and vacuum erection devices (VEDs) is generally framed in the literature as a low‑risk, non‑invasive option for conditions such as Peyronie’s disease and...

Jan 18, 2026

Can vacuum erection devices prevent or slow progression of Peyronie’s disease?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) show biological plausibility and some clinical signals that they can stabilize or modestly improve penile curvature and length in Peyronie’s disease (PD), but the eviden...

Jan 14, 2026

Which peer‑reviewed studies have evaluated vacuum erection therapy for post‑prostatectomy penile rehabilitation?

Peer‑reviewed clinical studies of vacuum erection devices (VEDs) as penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy include small randomized controlled trials, prospective controlled trials, pilot p...