Erectile dysfunction is a common complication after radical prostatectomy (prostate cancer surgery). Even with nerve-sparing techniques, cavernous nerve damage can occur. In this article, I discuss SVF stem cell therapy for post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction.
Nerve and Tissue Recovery
The cavernous nerves running alongside the prostate are highly sensitive to surgical trauma. Lack of nerve signaling leads to tissue atrophy and venous leakage. SVF injection works to: