Post-Radical Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction Assessed Using the IIEF-5 Questionnaire – A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction is common postoperative complication after radical prostatectomy. The aim of this study is to evaluate erectile dysfunction among the population of men who have undergone radical prostatectomy. Finally, 21 articles are included in the current qualitative analysis. The results suggest that recovery in potency occurs after 12 months after surgery, and that different adjuvant treatment can be used to accelerate recovery and increase effectiveness. However, conclusions are not derived from all the selected articles, but are rather based on those which present clear numerical scores according to the IIEF-5 questionnaire.

Keywords:

• Erectile dysfunction
• prostate cancer
• prostatectomy

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.