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View article: A Systematic Review on Administration of Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Male Sexual Dysfunctions
A Systematic Review on Administration of Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Male Sexual Dysfunctions Open
Background Male sexual dysfunctions (SDs) like erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), and Peyronie's disease (PD) are highly prevalent conditions affecting the quality of life of men and their partners. Botulinum toxin (BTX…
View article: Urine pH, citrate, and beyond: challenges of pharmaceutical stone management in daily urological practice
Urine pH, citrate, and beyond: challenges of pharmaceutical stone management in daily urological practice Open
Kidney stone disease, or nephrolithiasis, is a prevalent urological condition with variable pathogenesis. Among various factors, urine pH is not only considered to be a more influential factor in stone formation and can aid in the early di…
View article: A modified technique for radial artery access: how interventional radiologists can optimise the cardiologists’ technique to suite their procedures
A modified technique for radial artery access: how interventional radiologists can optimise the cardiologists’ technique to suite their procedures Open
View article: Beta-Thalassemia and Male Infertility: Unraveling the Oxidative Stress Connection—An Up-to-Date Review
Beta-Thalassemia and Male Infertility: Unraveling the Oxidative Stress Connection—An Up-to-Date Review Open
Background/Objectives: Beta-thalassemia (BTH), a genetic disorder resulting from beta-globin gene mutations, affects over 1.5 million people globally. The disorder’s multifactorial impact on male fertility, particularly through oxidative s…
View article: Unveiling the Burden of Nephrolithiasis in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Countries: A Review on Its Presentation, Risk Factors, Treatment Practices, and Future Directions
Unveiling the Burden of Nephrolithiasis in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Countries: A Review on Its Presentation, Risk Factors, Treatment Practices, and Future Directions Open
Background: Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, presents a significant global health burden, with global incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely. This study aims to discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, treatment mod…
View article: Long-term results of cystocele repair using vaginal mesh
Long-term results of cystocele repair using vaginal mesh Open
View article: A modified technique for radial artery access: how Interventional Radiologists can optimise the Cardiologists’ technique to suite their procedures
A modified technique for radial artery access: how Interventional Radiologists can optimise the Cardiologists’ technique to suite their procedures Open
Background single centre prospective observational study of our technique of radial access in 62 Prostatic Artery Embolisation procedures. Evaluation of left radial artery diameter using high frequency ultrasound pre- and post-administrati…
View article: Changes in Testosterone Levels Following Surgical Sperm Retrieval in Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Changes in Testosterone Levels Following Surgical Sperm Retrieval in Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The results of this SRMA indicate a significant reduction in TT after SSR. Sexual dysfunction after testicular sperm extraction and the potential negative impact of future SSR repeat should be considered during preoperative counseling.
View article: Unveiling the Burden of Nephrolithiasis in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Countries: A Review on Presentation, Risk Factors, Treatment Practices and Future Navigations
Unveiling the Burden of Nephrolithiasis in Low- and Lower-Middle Income Countries: A Review on Presentation, Risk Factors, Treatment Practices and Future Navigations Open
Background: Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, presents a significant global health burden, with incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely globally. This study aims to discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, treatment m…
View article: Challenging the Urologist of the Future: Time for a Change?
Challenging the Urologist of the Future: Time for a Change? Open
View article: Effects of long and short ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
Effects of long and short ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials Open
Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters. Methods This analysis was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023472124). We performed a search on PubMed using the following text terms: ((“sperm …
View article: Risk and benefits of penile length preservation techniques during penile prosthesis implantation: a systematic review by the young academic urologists sexual and reproductive health working group
Risk and benefits of penile length preservation techniques during penile prosthesis implantation: a systematic review by the young academic urologists sexual and reproductive health working group Open
Background: Penile shortening, frequently resulting from end-stage Peyronie’s disease (PD), has a negative impact on patients’ sexual activity and overall quality of life, especially when accompanied by Erectile dysfunction (ED). Various s…
View article: Breakage and detachment of the rigid cystoscope's distal tip: an unusual case of urological instrument malfunction
Breakage and detachment of the rigid cystoscope's distal tip: an unusual case of urological instrument malfunction Open
Herein, we describe an unusual case of cystoscope damage during a planned laser cystolithotripsy in a 65-year-old male with a previous history of radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer and subsequent serial urethral dilations for bladde…
View article: COVID-19 and Male Infertility: Is There a Role for Antioxidants?
COVID-19 and Male Infertility: Is There a Role for Antioxidants? Open
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), jeopardizes male fertility because of the vulnerability of the male reproductive system, especially the testes. This study evaluates…
View article: Recurrent miscarriage and male factor infertility: diagnostic and therapeutic implications. A narrative review.
Recurrent miscarriage and male factor infertility: diagnostic and therapeutic implications. A narrative review. Open
In this review, we delve deeper into the contribution of the male factor in the concept of recurrent miscarriage.
View article: Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Aged Male: Monitoring Patients’ Quality of Life Utilizing Scoring Systems
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Aged Male: Monitoring Patients’ Quality of Life Utilizing Scoring Systems Open
Hypogonadism has been associated with significant deterioration of well-being. In the aging male, late-onset hypogonadism affects sexual life, mental health, levels of energy, lower urinary tract symptoms and, therefore, quality of life ma…
View article: Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Aged Male: Monitoring Patients’ Quality of Life Utilizing Scoring Systems
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Aged Male: Monitoring Patients’ Quality of Life Utilizing Scoring Systems Open
Georgios Tsampoukas,1,2 Karl H Pang,3 Athanasios Papatsoris,2,4 Mohamad Moussa,5 Saiful Miah6 1Department of Urology, The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK; 2U-merge Scientific Office, Athens, Greece; 3Institute of Andrology, University …
View article: Testicular torsion in an undescended testicle: chasing a diagnosis
Testicular torsion in an undescended testicle: chasing a diagnosis Open
Undescended testicles (UTs) and torsion of the testicle are a rare clinical combination. Symptoms may be misleading and interpreted as signs of other common conditions. Moreover, late identification of an UT may significantly delay the dia…
View article: Role of vitamin D in common urological conditions: a narrative review of past decade literature
Role of vitamin D in common urological conditions: a narrative review of past decade literature Open
View article: Incidental testicular masses and the role of organ-sparing approach
Incidental testicular masses and the role of organ-sparing approach Open
Objectives: The widespread use of ultrasonography for the investigation of common urological conditions, such as infertility or pain, has resulted in an increased incidence of incidental non-palpable testicular masses. The majority of thes…
View article: Penile implant surgery-managing complications
Penile implant surgery-managing complications Open
Penile prosthesis surgery represents the end-stage treatment for erectile dysfunction. It is conventionally used only in cases of erectile dysfunction refractory to pharmacological treatments or vacuum constriction devices. Contemporary li…
View article: 817 Loss of Libido in A Man with An Incidental Leydig Cell Tumour Of the Testis: A Rare Tumour Discovered Following an Isolated Common Complaint
817 Loss of Libido in A Man with An Incidental Leydig Cell Tumour Of the Testis: A Rare Tumour Discovered Following an Isolated Common Complaint Open
Introduction Leydig cell tumours (LCTs) are rare testicular stromal neoplasms classically presenting with a painless testicular mass or swelling in adults. Symptoms secondary to hypogonadism may occur resulting from the hormonal activity o…
View article: The usefulness of elastography in the evaluation and management of adult men with varicocele: A systematic review
The usefulness of elastography in the evaluation and management of adult men with varicocele: A systematic review Open
ARFI: acoustic radiation force impulse; CDUS: colour Doppler ultrasonography; DWI: diffusion-weighted imaging; PRISMA: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses; SWE: shear wave elastography; VC: varicocele.
View article: Vitamins as primary or adjunctive treatment in infertile men with varicocele: A systematic review
Vitamins as primary or adjunctive treatment in infertile men with varicocele: A systematic review Open
Vitamins have been used mostly as part of an antioxidant panel for the management of infertile men with varicocele. Most studies have found a positive impact on semen parameters in selected men with varicocele and infertility, as primary o…
View article: Atypical small acinar proliferation and its significance in pathological reports in modern urological times
Atypical small acinar proliferation and its significance in pathological reports in modern urological times Open
View article: The role of radiological surveillance in the conservative management of incidental small testicular masses: A systematic review
The role of radiological surveillance in the conservative management of incidental small testicular masses: A systematic review Open
Objective: The increasing use of scrotal ultrasonography (US) for non-cancerous indications has led to greater detection of incidental, small testicular masses. Operative intervention is currently the mainstay of treatment for all t…
View article: An Infected Urachal Cyst Mimicking a Lower Urinary Tract Infection in a Young Adult
An Infected Urachal Cyst Mimicking a Lower Urinary Tract Infection in a Young Adult Open
Urachus is an embryologic remnant of allantois, which in adults presents as medial umbilical ligament connecting the dome of the bladder to the umbilicus. Defective obliteration of the urachus results in various urachal abnormalities. An i…
View article: Role of total motile sperm count in the evaluation of young men with bilateral subclinical varicocele and asthenospermia
Role of total motile sperm count in the evaluation of young men with bilateral subclinical varicocele and asthenospermia Open
Introduction: In comparison to its clinical analogue, the subclinical varicocele represents a questionable entity and specific guidelines for the optimal management are lacking. In our previous study of patients with subclinical varicocele…
View article: Nephroureterostomy as a treatment of obstructive uropathy: A single center experience
Nephroureterostomy as a treatment of obstructive uropathy: A single center experience Open
Objective: To report the outcomes of percutaneous nephroureterostomies performed in a single center a period of ten years. Materials and methods: We retrospectively collected and analyzed data for 52 nephroureterostomy procedures that were…
View article: L-carnitine as primary or adjuvant treatment in infertile patients with varicocele. A systematic review
L-carnitine as primary or adjuvant treatment in infertile patients with varicocele. A systematic review Open
Background: Varicocele has been found to impair the function of the epididymis resulting in subfertility whereas the varicocelectomy can resolve the phenomenon. L-carnitine is regarded as a biomarker for the function of the epididymis and …