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Male genitalia trauma. Recommendations from 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024) Open

Eric Chung, Allen F. Morey, Raouf Seyam, Matt Ziegelmann, Du Geon Moon , et al. · 2025

Introduction The lower urinary tract injury, although often not life-threatening, can result in devastating long-term morbidity and, in some cases, permanent disability. Male genital trauma adversely affects male sexual function. Aim This …

Awareness of monkeypox virus among sexual medicine experts is low: a multi-institutional survey Open

Muhammed Hammad, Jake Miller, Resa G. Magill, A Fattash, Ramazan Ömer Yazar , et al. · 2025

An international outbreak of Monkeypox (mpox), a zoonotic orthopox virus, was confirmed by the World Health Organization in May 2022. The outbreak represented the first sustained community transmission of mpox beyond West or Central Africa…

Epidemiological Insights into Erectile Dysfunction in the United States: A Google Trends Analysis Open

Zaid Ahmed, Muhammed Hammad, Jake Miller, Elia Abou Chawareb, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2025

Background/Objectives: Erectile dysfunction (ED) significantly impacts the well-being and quality of life of millions of men. Understanding geographic patterns and associated factors influencing ED search trends can offer valuable insights…

Rising public interest in stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction: an analysis of public perception and a review of the literature Open

Muhammed Hammad, Jake Miller, Mark Sultan, Elia Abou Chawareb, Hana Nakamura , et al. · 2025

Purpose: The use of alternative treatment modalities for erectile dysfunction (ED) beyond phosphodiesterase inhibitors continues to grow within the practice of Urology. Utilizing U.S. Google trends as a novel epidemiological tool for geogr…

(165) NOVEL INSIGHTS ON PERIOPERATIVE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS PATTERNS FOR INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS: FINDINGS FROM A LARGE MULTINATIONAL COLLABORATIVE Open

MAM Hammad, B Azad, MS Gross, Daniel Swerdloff, Justin Miller , et al. · 2024

Introduction Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery is a well-established treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). There is little information in the literature regarding the utilization of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in pr…

(010) UNVEILING THE IMPACT OF BODY MASS INDEX ON OVERALL OUTCOMES OF INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS PLACEMENT: INSIGHTS FROM AN INTERNATIONAL, MULTI-CENTER INVESTIGATION Open

MAM Hammad, MS Gross, Jake Miller, Elia Abou Chawareb, Robert Andrianne , et al. · 2024

Introduction Obesity, defined as an elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) >30, is a prevalent public health concern with far-reaching implications for various medical procedures and outcomes. In the context of inflatable penile prosthesis plac…

(251) Exploring Trends, Safety, and Efficacy of Wearable Male Sexual Devices: Revolutionizing Intimacy Open

Muhammed Hammad, C Loeb, David W. Barham, John D. Miller, K Young , et al. · 2024

Introduction The prevalence of male sexual dysfunction (MSD) increases with age, with greater than 50% of men aged over 40 years reporting erectile dysfunction (ED). In recent years, wearable male sex devices (WMSDs) have been both increas…

(328) The Relationship Between Multiple Myeloma and Hypogonadism: A Systematic Review Open

Bruce J. Roth, Mahmoud Hammad, David Sanford, David Barham, Faysal A. Yafi , et al. · 2024

Introduction Hypogonadism has been reported with substantial frequency in patients with various types of malignancies. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibo…

(239) Stem Cell Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction Across States – Fact or Fiction? Open

MAM Hammad, J Flores Martinez, John D. Miller, Mark Sultan, Erfan Amini , et al. · 2024

Introduction While conventional treatments exist for erectile dysfunction (ED), the growing interest in alternative therapies has brought stem cell therapy to the forefront. Stem cells, with their regenerative potential, hold promise for a…

(116) Breaking the Silence: Should I Be Concerned About Penile Fracture when Injecting Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum? Open

Jay Miller, Mahmoud Hammad, C Loeb, B Azad, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2024

Introduction Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) was first approved by the FDA in December 2013 for the nonsurgical management of Peyronie’s disease (PD) in men who are otherwise healthy. Penile fracture (PF) is a rare but concernin…

(397) Investigating the Psychological Bother and Depression Among Gay Men with Peyronie's Disease Open

LF Novaes, Ahmed Elshafei, Lawrence C. Jenkins, Jean Terrier, Hisanori Taniguchi , et al. · 2024

Introduction I: Peyronie's disease (PD) is associated with psychological bother, including depression and relationship dissatisfaction. Objective Our objective is to describe the prevalence of psychosocial issues using validated instrument…

Do Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy? Open

José M. Flores, Emily Vertosick, Lawrence C. Jenkins, John E. Cooper, Nicole Benfante , et al. · 2024

Prescription of PDE5i to men after RP can be based exclusively on quality of life considerations. Patients receiving PDE5is can be reassured that their use does not increase the risk of BCR.

Maximizing outcomes in penile prosthetic surgery: exploring strategies to prevent and manage infectious and non-infectious complications Open

Muhammed Hammad, David W. Barham, Daniel I. Sanford, Eliad Amini, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2023

Inflatable Penile Prostheses (IPP) implantation is a surgical treatment for patients desiring definitive treatment for erectile dysfunction. While this procedure has proven to be effective, it also carries its own set of unique risks that …

A narrative review on malleable and inflatable penile implants: choosing the right implant for the right patient Open

Taylor Goodstein, Lawrence C. Jenkins · 2023

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Andrew J. Vickers, Melissa Assel, Rodney L. Dunn, Emily C. Zabor, Michael W. Kattan , et al. · 2023

(319) The Pandemic, Telemedicine, and Andrology: What Have We Learned? Open

Adnan El‐Achkar, Muhammed Hammad, Tuan Thanh Nguyen, David W. Barham, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2023

Introduction Telemedicine has gained wide acceptance during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was critical for patient care when lockdowns were implemented worldwide. While there has been evidence to suggest that urology patients were receptive to…

(296) Variations in the Retail Price of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in the United States Open

John D. Miller, Mary F. O’Leary, Dominik T. Schneider, C Loeb, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2023

Introduction Urine-derived human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) remains a popular treatment for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and induction of spermatogenesis or puberty in select patients. Shortages in both brand name and generic HCG, and t…

(291) Long-term Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of the Mini-Jupette Sling: 5-year Follow-up of the Original Series Open

Muhammed Hammad, David W. Barham, Daniar Osmonov, Georgios Hatzichristodoulou, Koenraad van Renterghem , et al. · 2023

Introduction Climacturia has been reported in up to 64% of patients following radical prostatectomy (RP). In 2017, a prospective multicenter, multinational, investigational pilot study was conducted examining outcomes using a novel surgica…

(104) A Multicenter Evaluation of Penile Curvature Correction in Men with Peyronie’s Disease Undergoing Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Placement Open

Muhammed Hammad, David W. Barham, Tuan V. Nguyen, Lawrence C. Jenkins, Daniel Swerdloff , et al. · 2023

Introduction Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) insertion is recommended for the treatment of patients with Peyronie’s Disease (PD) and significant erectile dysfunction (ED). Adjunctive procedures such as modeling, plication, or incision/e…

(507) Predictors of Postoperative IPP Length: A Multicenter, Multinational Analysis Open

David Barham, Lynn Huynh, Mahmoud Hammad, Daniel Swerdloff, Robert Andrianne , et al. · 2023

Introduction Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement is associated with high postoperative patient satisfaction. Patients often express concerns about postoperative penile length. There is scant evidence in the literature of clinical …

(103) 3-Piece Inflatable Penile Implant Pump Malfunction: Management using Pump Replacement Alone Open

Hisanori Taniguchi, Jeremy A. Sullivan, José Flores, Carolyn A. Salter, Helen L. Bernie , et al. · 2023

Introduction Expert opinion is that when an implant malfunctions after 2 years it should be replaced in its entirety, despite the fact that reservoir removal is associated with serious potential complications. Furthermore, modern reservoir…

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Rainer Engel, The Gatekeeper, Brian Meyerson, Mark D. White, Adam Visca , et al. · 2023

Long-term assessment of the safety and effectivity of the mini-jupette sling: 5-year follow-up of the original series Open

Muhammed Hammad, David W. Barham, Daniar Osmonov, Georgios Hatzichristodoulou, Koenraad van Renterghem , et al. · 2023

The mini-jupette sling appears to be a safe and effective procedure with durable improvements in SUI and climacturia at 5 years of follow-up.

Testosterone Therapy in Men with Sexual Dysfunction: Introduction Open

Faysal A. Yafi, Lawrence C. Jenkins · 2022

Predictors of Curvature Improvement in Men with Peyronie's Disease Treated with Intralesional Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Open

José M. Flores, Bruno Nascimento, Nahid Punjani, Carolyn A. Salter, Helen L. Bernie , et al. · 2022

Introduction Penile curvature is the most common abnormality that is observed by men with Peyronie's disease (PD). Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) has become a standard treatment for PD patients. Aim To identify predictor factor…

Contemporary cost-analysis comparison of direct-to-consumer vs. traditional prescriptions of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors Open

Douglas Schneider, C Loeb, Andrew Brevik, Farouk M. El‐Khatib, Lawrence C. Jenkins , et al. · 2022

A Call for Quality: Substandard Research in Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open

Alexander W. Pastuszak, Darshan P. Patel, Lawrence C. Jenkins, Tung-Chin Hsieh, Faysal A. Yafi , et al. · 2021

Journal Article A Call for Quality: Substandard Research in Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic Get access Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD, Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD Division of Urology, Department of S…

Development and Validation of the Satisfaction Survey for Inflatable Penile Implant (SSIPI) Open

Carolyn A. Salter, Philip Vu Bach, Lawrence C. Jenkins, Nelson Bennett, Faysal A. Yafi , et al. · 2021

Background No validated English language patient-reported outcome (PRO) currently exists that assesses satisfaction with inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP). Satisfaction data have been largely based primarily on surgeon assessment of patie…

The Prevalence and Predictors of Penile Pain in Men with Peyronie's Disease Open

José M. Flores, Carolyn A. Salter, Bruno Nascimento, J. Terrier, Hisanori Taniguchi , et al. · 2021

Introduction Penile pain is one of the most stressful symptoms in men with Peyronie's disease (PD). Aim To evaluate the prevalence, clinical presentation and risk factors associated with penile pain in men with PD as well as to assess the …

Predictors of Pursuing Intralesional Xiaflex in Peyronie’s Disease Patients Open

Nahid Punjani, Bruno Nascimento, Carolyn A. Salter, José M. Flores, Eduardo Miranda , et al. · 2021

Background Intralesional collagenase such as Xiaflex (ILX) has become a standard treatment for Peyronie’s disease (PD). Many robust studies have demonstrated its clear efficacy in the treatment algorithm. Aim To examine predictors of the p…

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