High prevalence of erectile dysfunction within the first year after surgery for rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: European journal of surgical oncology Vol. 50; no. 12; p. 108662
• Main Authors: Hansen, Sebastian B., Fonnes, Siv, Oggesen, Birthe Thing, Rosenberg, Jacob
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2024
• Subjects: Erectile dysfunction; Meta-analysis; Rectal cancer; Rectal neoplasms; Sexual dysfunctions; Surgery; Systematic review; Rectal cancer; Sexual dysfunctions; Surgery; Systematic review; Erectile dysfunction; Rectal neoplasms; Meta-analysis

We aimed to determine the prevalence of erectile dysfunction following rectal cancer surgery within the first year. Erectile dysfunction is a late complication of surgery for rectal cancer. Intraoperative mechanical nerve damage is a probable cause, but it can also be attributed to radio- and chemot...