Evaluation of the safety of premature ejaculation treatment with selective minimally invasive cryoablation of the penile nerves in an animal model

Introduction. One of the main methods of surgical treatment of premature ejaculation is a selective dorsal neurotomy, based on decreasing penile sensitivity by selective resection of its sensory nerves. This surgical procedure is a quite effective, but invasive and has a long recovery time. Nowadays we know is a less invasive procedure, named selective minimally invasive cryoablation of penile sensory nerves. The essence of the method is cooling the nerves to a temperature of minus 78°C with thin needle-like cryoprobe, which is inserted through the skin. This treatment option is minimally invasive, but cavernous bodies and dorsal arteries located close to cold cryoprobe. This fact led to lot of discussions. Aim of the study. Evaluate the safety of surgical treatment of premature ejaculation by selective minimally invasive cryoablation of penile nerves in an animal model.