What is penile rehabilitation after prostate surgery?
Penile rehabilitation is a treatment plan used after prostate surgery to support recovery of erectile function. It aims to maintain blood flow to the penis, reduce tissue changes caused by prolonged erectile inactivity, and improve the chance of regaining natural or assisted erections.
Key points:
- Penile rehabilitation may include tablets such as sildenafil or tadalafil, vacuum erection devices, injections, and specialist counselling where appropriate.
- Treatment is often started early after surgery, based on the surgeon’s advice and the individual recovery plan.
- The aim is to preserve penile tissue health and support erections during nerve recovery, which can take many months.
- Programmes are individualised, and treatment options may be adjusted depending on response, side effects and patient preference.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.