Surgery? Risk? Alternatives...

[Amethyst]

I never know what the term "sexual dysfunction" actually means.

No sex at all, or just "dysfunctional" sex? Some people pay for that stuff.

He's doing well more than 15 years later, although he's still experiencing some side-effects from the surgery, such as sexual dysfunction

 

[razztazz]

I never know what the term "sexual dysfunction" actually means.

Def A: Can't do it like you used to

Def B: Can't do it like you wish you could

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

I never know what the term "sexual dysfunction" actually means.

No sex at all, or just "dysfunctional" sex? Some people pay for that stuff.

Modern prostate surgery is often described as "nerve sparing" -- the prostate has an extensive neural network that can influence penile erection, orgasm and urinary continence. Of course, there's a human behind the surgical robot, and there's no guarantee that he/she can spare every nerve. Results may vary.