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Objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of intracavernous APRP injection in treatment of erectile dysfunction

Introduction: in recent years there was a significant interest in regenerative medicine technologydue to the high effectiveness with a good safety and low cost.currently autologous platelet rich plasma has been used successfully in various fields of medicine (surgery, traumatologia & orthopaedics, sport medicine cosmetics).However until now they have been no studies consistent with evidence-based medicine verifying the effectiveness&long term results of APRP application for erectile dysfunction treatment.

Materials / method: the study has been lead on 35 patients aged between 42 & 78 years with erectile dysfunction. Clinical & hormonal evaluation have been performed before the treatment. Total volume injected was 12 ml of pure APRP. 5 sessons in total have been performed , the first 3 every 2 weeks , the fourth after 2 months and then 1 session after 6 months.

Results: the results were very encouraging : 32 patients on 35 (91.4%) had a good response to the treatment. Post-procedural minor adverse events were seen in 5 men, consisting of a mild pain at injection site & mild penile bruising. no patients experienced complications at follow-up

Conclusion: intracavernous autologous rich plasma appears to be a safe & efficient treatment for the eretile dysfunction

Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability