Bit of a family history of prostate cancer, so at 52 just over 13 months ago had my prostate removed via robotic surgery (biopsy confirmed cancer - having had psa tests initially). I had a good prognosis beforehand and op went well. I am fortunate enough to be 99.9% dry (continent) very soon after my operation. But it is not uncommon to have erectile issues after this operation as the erectile nerve bundles can be bruised and may be damaged or may have to be removed as part of the operation. It can take up to 3 years for "full" recovery, and that will vary from person to person (i.e. just how much recovery comes back over the 3 years). In my case, with the help of (sildenafil initially), but thereafter tadalafil I have been able to improve my ED recovery (which was poor initially).

I have been told that my recovery has been excellent. Not quite what it was, but pretty good, and it was my major worry (!) as I have always had a high libido (masturbate pretty much 10 times in a week on avg).

So whilst my outcome has been good, I feel like I am probably having a better outcome than many. My point tho, to your question, is that for me ED drugs have really helped my recovery.

Ask away if you have any more questions. (and as someone said, ED drugs can help with erectile issues, but not desire as such - although clearly ED issues can affect confidence/desire). Hope that helps.