2201 W. Holcombe Blvd.
Suite 225
Houston , TX 77030
Tel (713) 592-9900
Toll-Free (866) 675-2200
Fax: (713) 592-9921
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Injury Diagnosis
The cavernous nerves
allow penile erections. There are two nerves, one on each
side of the prostate gland, and injury to one or both during prostate
surgery will often result in erectile dysfunction.
Repair of the injury
has been developed using a transplanted nerve from
the patient's own body. We are the only surgeons in the world to
successfully repair cavernous nerve injuries and recover erectile
function sufficient for intercourse.
Number of nerve
grafts performed by Dr. Nath: 650+ to date
Number of years
doing the surgery: 6 ½. The first case was performed
in January of 1997. The results to
date (these should actually improve with time):
| Procedure |
Percentage
of Successful Intercourse WITH Nerve Grafting |
Percentage
of Successful Intercourse WITHOUT Nerve Grafting |
Unilateral
(one-sided)
Nerve Grafts |
80%
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18%
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Bilateral
(both sides)
Nerve Grafts |
60%
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0%
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