Improving Erectile Function After Prostate Cancer Surgery
Preserving Erectile Function by Quantifying the Nerve-Sparing step of the Robotic Prostatectomy
This project aims to help surgeons better protect nerves during prostate cancer surgery, which can lead to better recovery of erectile function for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123096 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
When men have prostate cancer surgery, their ability to have erections can be affected, and this varies greatly among patients. This project focuses on how surgeons perform the delicate nerve-sparing part of the operation. By carefully looking at surgical videos and patient results, researchers want to find the best ways to protect these nerves. The goal is to create new tools, including a virtual reality simulator, to help surgeons learn and improve their technique, ultimately leading to more men recovering their erectile function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for men who are undergoing or considering robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing prostate cancer surgery or those for whom erectile function recovery is not a primary concern may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly improve the chances of men recovering their erectile function after prostate cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the need for improved outcomes is recognized, this specific approach of quantifying nerve-sparing techniques through video analysis and developing a skills feedback tool is a novel method.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hung, Andrew — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hung, Andrew
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.