Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Management of Postprostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Erectile dysfunction (ED) following radical prostatectomy is a concern for patients and their partners. Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) can potentially enhance tissue repair and regeneration. The aim of the current study was to systematically review the literature to assess the role of LI-ESWT in the management of patients with postprostatectomy ED.

Evidence acquisition

Two authors independently performed a systematic search of the PubMed and Web of Science databases to identify all relevant articles. Non-English reports, case reports, reviews, letters, and editorials were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed according to the GRADE guidelines.

Evidence synthesis

Nine articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitati

SUBMITTER: Sighinolfi MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9344341 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature