How long does it take to regain erectile function?
Unlike the restoration of urinary continence, the return of erectile function is typically a more protracted process. Very few men spontaneously regain erectile function immediately after radical prostatectomy. Erectile function typically begins to return between 3–12 months after surgery and typically becomes adequate for penetration within 1 to 2 years. When assessing the credibility of potency outcomes, it is imperative to know: • The characteristics of the patient cohort • If a validated questionnaire was utilized to assess potency • If the data were captured using a self-assessment methodology • The definition of potency • The interventions used to promote potency • The involvement of the surgeon in data collection, entry and retrieval • Whether the potency outcomes were reported in a peer-reviewed publication Smilow Center surgeons have published the most rigorous and credible assessment of potency from their prospective longitudinal outcomes database. Of all men who engaged in s
