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Urology General

Use of thermographic imaging for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.

Jul 15, 2024

Thermographic imaging is a technique to measure infrared radiation to report temperature and has been used in prior research to assess sexual arousal by measuring genital temperature. We hypothesized ...

A low testosterone level impairs erectile function by increasing endocan expression in rat penile corpus cavernosum.

Jul 05, 2024

The mechanism by which a state of low testosterone leads to erectile dysfunction (ED) has not been determined. Endocan is a novel marker of endothelial function. However, whether endocan is involved i...

Efficacy and Safety of a Self-Improved Continuous Bladder Irrigation Sensor Device in Patients after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Prospective Study.

Jun 10, 2024

Purpose To explore the efficacy and safety of a self-improved continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) sensor device after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Materials and Methods A total of 1...

RASSF2 Gene Methylation Rate Higher in Patients With Prostate Cancer

May 31, 2024

Considering the inadequacy of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurement in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, this study aimed to establish a potential liquid biopsy diagnostic panel. 39 patients ...

Intraoperative Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Reservoir Injury Identified as Common Significant Complication of Urologic Surgery

May 23, 2024

First-line treatment options for patients with erectile dysfunction whose medical management has failed include the  (IPP). Many patients with an IPP require subsequent urologic surgery, during which...

A comprehensive history of injection therapy for erectile dysfunction, 1982-2023.

Apr 22, 2024

Although oral phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors represent a first choice and long-term option for about half of all patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), self-injection therapy with vasoactive drugs r...

Men's views on causes and consequences of erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation in a primary care population: a qualitative study.

Apr 01, 2024

To explore men's views on the causes and consequences of two common sexual dysfunctions - erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation - and how this affects physical and mental health as well as so...

A primer on the restorative therapies for erectile dysfunction: a narrative review.

Mar 18, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects millions worldwide. Patients and urologists alike are seeking alternative therapies that can provide long-lasting results in the treatment ...

Research advances in Peyronie's disease: a comprehensive review on genomics, pathways, phenotypic manifestation, and therapeutic targets.

Mar 11, 2024

Penile induration disease, commonly known as Peyronie's disease (PD), is a connective tissue disorder that affects the penis, leading to the development of fibrous plaques, penile curvature, and erect...

Discussing sexual health with patients eligible for spine surgery: An online survey in spine surgeon and pain physicians.

Mar 11, 2024

Spinal pain syndromes have a severe impact on the patient's sex life, contributing to a decrease in sexual function and sexual satisfaction. Despite the importance of sexual health on mental and physi...

Adreno-Muscarinic Synergy of Contractile Responses From Human Hyperplastic Prostate.

Mar 11, 2024

Adreno-muscarinic synergy, a supra-additional contractile response to simultaneous application of α-adrenoreceptor and muscarinic receptor agonists, is a feature of several lower urinary tract region...

Intrinsic and extrinsic factors causing hyperplasia of the prostate.

Mar 11, 2024

Prostatic hyperplasia is very common in elderly men and is a typical disease that reduces quality of life. Histologically, hyperplasia of the prostate gland causes obstruction at the bladder outlet, r...

Workflow efficiencies for flexible cystoscopy: comparing single-use vs reusable cystoscopes.

Mar 07, 2024

Flexible cystoscopy is a common procedure to diagnose and treat lower urinary tract conditions. Single-use cystoscopes have been introduced to eliminate time-consuming reprocessing and costly repairs....

Male genitourinary schistosomiasis-related symptoms among long-term Western African migrants in Spain: a prospective population-based screening study.

Mar 07, 2024

Schistosomiasis is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and frequently imported to Europe. Male urogenital manifestations are often neglected. We aimed to ascertain the prevalence of genitourinary cli...

Long-term functional outcomes and surgical retreatment after thulium laser enucleation of the prostate: A 10-year follow-up study.

Mar 07, 2024

To evaluate the 10-year functional outcomes (primary) and frequency and predictors of BPH surgical retreatment (secondary) after ThuLEP.A single-center retrospective analysis of consecutive patients u...

Medical Advancements in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments.

Mar 07, 2024

This review aims to identify and summarize the current literature on the most recent therapeutic agents and combination strategies for the medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms resulting ...

SUPS Coding and Billing Position Statement on Ancillary /Adjunct Penile Prosthesis Surgical Procedures: Part I.

Mar 07, 2024

To create a society position statement on common adjunct penile prosthesis (PP) procedures. While the Medicare Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code book lists descriptions of procedures, it is ...

Transplant nephrectomy: indication, surgical approach and complications-experiences from a single transplantation center.

Mar 07, 2024

Management of a failed kidney allograft, and the question whether it should be removed is a challenging task for clinicians. The reported risks for transplant nephrectomy (TN) vary, and there is no cl...

Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)/American Urological Association (AUA) telemedicine and men's health white paper.

Mar 04, 2024

The purpose of this white paper is to educate health care professionals about the evolution of telemedicine (TM) and to propose a hybrid model that leverages the strengths of traditional in-person med...

Control4Life: A randomized controlled trial protocol examining the feasibility and efficacy of a combined pelvic health rehabilitation and exercise fitness program for individuals undergoing prostatectomy.

Mar 04, 2024

Urinary incontinence (UI), erectile dysfunction and cardiometabolic conditions are common after prostatectomy for prostate cancer (PCa). Although physical activity could improve overall survival and q...

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