A Pilot Study to Assess the Technical Feasibility of Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Interpositioning of the AVANCETM Nerve Graft for Reconstruction of the Neurovascular Bundle, With a Twenty-four Month Follow-up Term to Assess Efficacy
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 18 years of age, but ≤70 years of age;
- IIEF EF Domain*1 score ≥ 22;
- be able to effectively communicate with study personnel;
- be considered by the physician to be available for subsequent visits;
- be willing to comply with all aspects of the treatment and evaluation schedule over a
24 month duration;
- sign and date an IRB-approved written informed consent prior to initiation of any
study procedures, including screening procedures; and
- require radical prostatectomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- prior surgery in the last 6 months which could affect sexual function;
- history of Peyronie's disease;
- significant neurological disorder (i.e. multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy);
- treatment for major psychiatric disorders;
- history of penile implant or prosthesis;
- history of diabetic neuropathy;
- life expectancy of less than two years;
- concurrently involved in another investigational study;
- uncontrolled hypertension with systolic BP >200mmHg or diastolic BP >115mmHg is
present at screening;
- currently receiving or planned treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy;
- diagnosis of bony metastasis;
- known allergy or severe intolerance to PDE-5 inhibitors; or
- cardiac pacing equipment or other electro-mechanical devices which preclude the use
of CaverMap™ neurostimulator.