Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Male subjects with age ≥ 45 * Primary diagnosis of prostate cancer selected for surgical intervention (radical prostatectomy) * Primary diagnosis of organ confined (i.e. localized) untreated prostate cancer * Planned elective radical prostatectomy with bilateral nerve sparing technique * Negative urinalysis within 30 days prior to date of surgery * Patient has no erectile dysfunction (SHIM score ≥ 19) at the time of consultation * Willing to comply with instruction of the investigator * Willing to comply with follow-up surveys * Ability to provide written consent * Negative urinary tract infection at the time of consultation * Interest in penetrative sexual intercourse Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk cancer planned for neoadjuvant therapy, full or partial excision of neurovascular bundles * Unable to comply with learning and documenting penile rehabilitation, including oral 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitor use, vacuum pump therapy use, and/or injectable medications * History of \>14 days treatment with immunosuppressants (including systemic corticosteroids), cytotoxic chemotherapy within one month prior to initial screening, or who receive such medications during the screening period * Prior hormonal therapy such as Lupron or oral anti-androgens * Poor urinary control at baseline requiring the use of pads for leakage * Previous history of pelvic radiation * Previous history of simple prostatectomy or transurethral prostate surgery * Patients with obesity defined as body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m\^2 * History of open pelvic surgery ≤ 5 prior to registration (except for hernia repair) * Scheduled to undergo chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, or open surgery during the study period * Any neurologic disorder or psychiatric disorder that might confound postsurgical assessments * Has any condition(s) which seriously compromises the subject's ability to participate in this study, sign consent, or has a known history of poor adherence with medical treatment * In the opinion of the principal investigator (PI), has a history of drug or alcohol abuse ≤ 12 months prior to registration * Allergic to aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as gentamicin and/or streptomycin) * Received administration of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to registration, and/or has planned administration of another investigational product or procedure during participation in this study