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Prior to 1982, men undergoing prostate cancer surgery faced a grim prospect—complete impotence, with no ability to achieve an erection. Since that time prostate cancer surgery has come a long way. The most revolutionary change occurred with the development of nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. This innovative technique involved gently pushing the nerves off the prostate, preserving […]