Saving Erections with AI During Prostate Cancer Surgery

madman · 2025-07-14T22:00:16-0500

Dr. Burnett true legend in the field!

Can you really keep your erections after prostate cancer surgery? In this episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with world-renowned urologist Dr. Arthur “Bud” Burnett — the Patrick C. Walsh Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Burnett has published over 400 papers, pioneered major breakthroughs in sexual medicine, and helped develop the science behind today’s erectile dysfunction treatments.

Together, they explore the latest advancements in preserving erectile function after prostate cancer surgery, including cutting-edge AI and nerve-sparing techniques that help men maintain their quality of life. You’ll hear about intraoperative neuromonitoring, the future of penile implants, and Dr. Burnett’s groundbreaking work to personalize surgery using real-time nerve mapping.

This is a must-watch for any man facing prostate cancer surgery — and anyone interested in the future of sexual medicine.

* Learn how AI is changing prostate surgery

* Discover what nerve-sparing really means and why it matters

* Hear the story behind Viagra and the evolution of ED treatments

Chapters

00:00 Saving Erections with AI
03:14 Early Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction
05:37 The Viagra Revolution
07:37 Advancements in Penile Implants
12:38 Challenges in Prostate Surgery
17:53 Innovations in Nerve-Sparing Techniques
8:51 Understanding Low Testosterone
20:53 Understanding Prostate Variability and Precision Medicine
21:17 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: A Decade of Innovation
24:00 The Role of Technicians in Surgery
26:53 Mapping Nerves During Prostatectomy
28:37 AI and Machine Learning in Surgery
37:14 Future of Nerve Preservation and Regeneration
39:54 Participating in Clinical Trials at Johns Hopkins

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