Challenges in Reporting the Effect of Radiotherapy on Erectile Function

Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common side effect of prostate radiotherapy (RT), but reported rates over time and across modalities have varied widely. Aim To evaluate the published literature between 2002 and 2018 for high quality data utilizing prospectively gathered patient-reported ED, and to summarize the challenges in reporting of RT-induced ED (RIED). Methods A PubMed search and literature review was performed to...