Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a common adverse effect of surgery for prostate cancer. Nerves that produce erections run very close to the prostate gland and can be damaged during surgery to remove the prostate.
Growing nerves to restore erections
Mr Dangerfield, in conjunction with microsurgeon Prof Chris Coombs, has developed a technique to restore erections. An article about this exciting new procedure was published in “Pursuit” – the University of Melbourne’s content platform. You can read the full article here.
Mr Dangerfield was recently invited to talk about nerve graft restoration of erectile function on “The Penis Project, a podcast with Men’s Health Physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist and Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett.
Mr Dangerfield has published articles on his experience in highly respected urological journals including European Urology as well as presenting at National and international urological conferences.
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New procedures for Erectile Dysfunction: nerve grafting surgery
In this interview with Sexual Health Counsellor Victoria Cullen, Mr Dangerfield explains nerve grafting surgery for restoration of erectile function.
Erectile restoration surgery – a new approach to penile rehabilitation: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Mr David Dangerfield and Prof Chris Coombs presented an education webinar to the PCFA Prostate Cancer Support Group. View the full seminar below.
Prof Chris Coombs“It is now possible to restore erectile function in a majority of men who have undergone surgery for prostate cancer.”
Read more at Linacre Private Hospital website here
A Touchy Subject
Sexual Health Counsellor Victoria Cullen interviews Professor Declan Murphy, Urological Surgeon and Director of Genital Urinary Cancer at Peter MacCallum Cancer Center. In this video they discuss nerve grafting surgery for the restoration of erections following prostate surgery.
Prof Declan Murphy
“A talented multidisciplinary team worked together to do this.”
Read more on “A Touchy Subject” website here.