Objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of intracavernosal APRP injection in treatment of erectile dysfunction, on the penis rejuvenation & enlargement.
The oral presentation deals with using autologous platelet-rich plasma as a new treatment for erectile dysfunction in men.
Introduction: In recent years there was a significant interest in regenerative medicine technology due to its high effectiveness with a good safety and low cost.
Currently autologous platelet has been used successfully in various fields of medicine (surgery, traumatology & orthopedics, sports medicine, cosmetics).
However until now there have been no studies consistent with evidence-based medicine verifying the effectiveness & long-term results of APRP application for erectile dysfunction treatment.The GF contained in the APRP & involved in the erectile dysfunction treatment are FGF-basic, PDGF-AA, PDGF-B
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 sessions 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 was 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 mild pain at injection site and mild penile bruising. No patients experienced complications at follow-up.
Conclusion: Intracavernous autologous platelet-rich plasma appears to a be a safe and efficient treatment for erectile 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?
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This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability