A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report.

Wong, E; Grant, S; Woo, H; Thanigasalam, R; Walsh, S

A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report.

Wong, E Grant, S Woo, H Thanigasalam, R Walsh, S

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Explore (NY), 2023, 19, (5), pp. 768-771
Issue Date:: 2023

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dc.contributor.author	Wong, E
dc.contributor.author	Grant, S
dc.contributor.author	Woo, H
dc.contributor.author	Thanigasalam, R
dc.contributor.author	Walsh, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7033-8547
dc.date.accessioned	2024-07-22T01:24:10Z
dc.date.available	2023-03-21
dc.date.available	2024-07-22T01:24:10Z
dc.date.issued	2023
dc.identifier.citation	Explore (NY), 2023, 19, (5), pp. 768-771
dc.identifier.issn	1550-8307
dc.identifier.issn	1878-7541
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/179806
dc.description.abstract	INTRODUCTION: Research shows that electrical stimulation to damaged peripheral nerves has promising effects on nerve regeneration and recovery of function. DESCRIPTION: A 71 yr. old male, who was 12 months post left intrafacial and right incremental nerve sparing robotic radical prostatectomy received 6 sessions of sacral electroacupuncture/acupuncture at weekly intervals, commencing 12 months post operatively. METHODS: CARE guidelines informed the case study report. Positive changes in erectile function after electroacupuncture was recorded using validated scores (IIEF-5 and EHS). Qualitative information was collected via a feedback box. DISCUSSION: Given that current treatments for post radical prostatectomy erectile dysfunction are invasive and largely unsuccessful, further investigation into electroacupuncture for this population should be pursued.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Explore (NY)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.explore.2023.03.007
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.classification	4208 Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Erectile Dysfunction
dc.subject.mesh	Electroacupuncture
dc.subject.mesh	Penile Erection
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatectomy
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Electroacupuncture
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatectomy
dc.subject.mesh	Penile Erection
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Erectile Dysfunction
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Erectile Dysfunction
dc.subject.mesh	Electroacupuncture
dc.subject.mesh	Penile Erection
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatectomy
dc.title	A novel approach using electroacupuncture for erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy: A case report.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	19
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Provost
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Provost/TD School
utslib.copyright.status	recently_added	*
dc.date.updated	2024-07-22T01:24:07Z
pubs.issue	5
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	19
utslib.citation.issue	5

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INTRODUCTION: Research shows that electrical stimulation to damaged peripheral nerves has promising effects on nerve regeneration and recovery of function. DESCRIPTION: A 71 yr. old male, who was 12 months post left intrafacial and right incremental nerve sparing robotic radical prostatectomy received 6 sessions of sacral electroacupuncture/acupuncture at weekly intervals, commencing 12 months post operatively. METHODS: CARE guidelines informed the case study report. Positive changes in erectile function after electroacupuncture was recorded using validated scores (IIEF-5 and EHS). Qualitative information was collected via a feedback box. DISCUSSION: Given that current treatments for post radical prostatectomy erectile dysfunction are invasive and largely unsuccessful, further investigation into electroacupuncture for this population should be pursued.

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