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Methods and systems for electrical and/or drug stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction

  • US 7,660,631 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2005
  • Issued: 02/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for performing prostate surgery, comprising:

  • during a prostate surgery;

    positioning an implantable device to stimulate a tissue affecting the penis of the prostate surgery patient;

    stimulating the tissue affecting the penis of the prostate surgery patient, wherein stimulating the tissue affecting the penis of the prostate surgery patient includes stimulating via at least one of electrical stimulation and drug infusion; and

    determining if the patient is responsive to the stimulation to promote erection.

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