Hidden artery could be key to better sex life after prostate surgery
NCT ID NCT07597798
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether saving a small extra artery to the penis during robotic prostate cancer surgery can help men recover erections. About 1 in 3 men have this artery, and the study will use MRI scans to find it before surgery. Researchers will follow 20-40 men for a year to see if preserving the artery improves sexual function and quality of life.
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University College London Hospitals NHS foundation trust
RECRUITINGLondon, W1G 8PH, United Kingdom
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