Early Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction in Radically Prostatectomised Men.

Early Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction in Radically Prostatectomised Men.

The purpose of this project is to assess the relationship between low intensity shock wave treatment (LI-SWT) and erectile function (ED) in patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy (RP).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Radically prostatectomised men
• Non nerve-sparing or nerve-sparing RP.
• Age 20-80 years
• Have been in a relationship for more than 3 months.
• Sexually active
• Patient can give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Men with ED of neuropathological or psychogenic origin
• Rectal extirpation, radiation therapy to the pelvic area and recovery from any other cancer within the past 5 years are excluded.
• Patients with heart disease prohibiting sexual activity or taking medication with antiandrogens, anticoagulant (apart from aspirin) or systemic use of glucocorticoids within 5 weeks.