Accessory Artery Detection and Erectile Function After Prostate Surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study examines whether finding a small extra blood vessel (accessory pudendal artery) on imaging before nerve-sparing prostate surgery helps predict how well men recover erectile function afterward. The goal is to improve sexual health outcomes for men treated for prostate cancer.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (stage T2–T3a, no spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere)
- Had an MRI scan of your prostate before your biopsy
- Scheduled for robot-assisted nerve-sparing prostate surgery
- Currently sexually active with little to no erectile dysfunction (scored 24 or higher on an erectile function questionnaire)
- Want to preserve or regain erectile function after surgery
- Able to read and understand English consent materials
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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