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Medical Breakthrough in Prostate Surgery Recovery

Updated 2026-10-01 14:10 UTC 1 source Positive

A new study published by New Scientist reveals that dried amniotic membranes from donated placentas can be used to wrap around nerves during prostate cancer surgery, potentially hastening recovery times for erections.

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Placenta wrap hastens erection recovery after prostate surgery

Dried amniotic membranes from donated placentas can be wrapped around delicate nerves during prostate cancer surgery to hasten the time to a first erection after the procedure

2026-10-01 14:00 UTC