Does Urethroplasty Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Conclusion: The adverse effect of urethroplasty itself on erectile function is limited, as more patients recover erectile function after urethral reconstruction. For anterior urethroplasty, bulbar anastomosis might cause a slightly higher incidence of ED than other operations.

Can urethral stricture cause erectile dysfunction?

Men with urethral stricture may also suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), caused by the trauma itself or by the treatment, with not well-known prevalence [3]. Internal urethrotomy is presently a widely accepted initial treatment method for urethral stricture.

What nerve causes erectile dysfunction?

The dorsal penile nerve (pudendal nerve) is responsible for reflex erections. Damage to the pudendal nerves (that is, Alcock syndrome) leads to erectile dysfunction.