What is it about?
A clinical report describing an acupuncture‑assisted local anesthesia protocol used for outpatient penile vascular surgeries. Between 1989 and 2017, the authors treated 3,223 men with procedures such as penile venous stripping, autologous venous patching, and arterial reconstruction, using specific acupoints combined with targeted nerve blocks to avoid heavy intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
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Why is it important?
Because it shows a safe, scalable way to avoid heavy sedation for penile vascular surgery while preserving patient comfort, privacy, and rapid recovery—based on a large clinical experience and prior peer‑reviewed reports.
Perspectives
Acupuncture‑assisted local nerve blocks offer a practical anesthesia pathway for many outpatient penile vascular procedures. For experienced teams, this approach can provide adequate intraoperative analgesia, reduce reliance on deep IV sedation or general anesthesia, and lower perioperative respiratory and cardiovascular risks. Success depends on precise nerve‑block technique, appropriate acupoint selection, and readiness to manage puncture‑related bleeding or transient autonomic effects.
Dr. Geng Long Hsu
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This page is a summary of: Acupuncture aided local anesthesia for penile vascular surgeries, Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, January 2018, Scitechnol Biosoft Pvt. Ltd.,
DOI: 10.21767/2573-4482-c1-002.
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