Shockwave Therapy on Treating Erectile Dysfunction Following Nerve-sparing Radical Prostatectomy

This study will investigate whether low‐intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy(LiESWT) can help men recover erectile function after nerve‐sparing prostate cancersurgery. Erectile dysfunction is common after this surgery, and current rehabilitationtreatments mainly help manage symptoms rather than directly promoting recovery of theaffected penile tissues. LiESWT is a non‐invasive treatment that uses low‐intensityshockwaves and may help improve blood flow and tissue recovery.The study will include 80 men undergoing nerve‐sparing radical prostatectomy.Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard penile rehabilitationalone or standard rehabilitation plus eight LiESWT treatments. Erectile function, urinaryfunction, pain, and potential side effects will be assessed throughout the 36‐week studyperiod. The main goal is to determine whether adding LiESWT increases the number of menwho recover normal erectile function 24 weeks after surgery. The findings may helpimprove penile rehabilitation and sexual health outcomes for men recovering from prostatecancer surgery.