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Nerve-sparing Prostatectomy

Nerve-sparing Prostatectomy is done in cases where prostate cancer has not involved the prostate gland. Preservation of nerve helps maintain erection.

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Does taking Trimix post-nerve-sparing prostatectomy cause a painful erection for a long duration?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 63-year-old. Five months post nerve spearing robotic radical prostatectomy, and I was prescribed 5 mg Cialis daily to maintain blood flow. After meeting with my penis rehabilitation therapist, I was prescribed Trimix. The initial dose was 20 mg. After 15 minutes, I got an erection, b...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After nerve-sparing surgery for prostate recovery of erection might take up to 18 months. Using intracavernosal injections can cause pain, and that is a side effect of it. In your case does alterations will not resolve the issue, but a change of mode of treatment can res...  Read Full »

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