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Sexual medicine and penile prosthesis
Infection rates in primary inflatable penile prosthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of antibiotic-coated versus non-coated devices
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal · 2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 100,000 patients comparing infection rates between penile prostheses with and without an antibiotic coating. Coated devices showed a significant reduction in infections, with no difference between the two main brands on the market. More on penile prosthesis.
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Sexual medicine and penile prosthesis
Beyond Oral Therapies: A Practical Approach to Overcoming Barriers to Intracavernosal Injection Therapy in Clinical Practice
International Braz J Urol · 2026
A practical protocol for implementing intracavernosal injection therapy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: a highly effective option for men who do not respond to pills, and one that is underused because of barriers this article sets out to address. More on erectile dysfunction.
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Sexual medicine and penile prosthesis
Comparative outcomes of single-incision versus dual-incision techniques in simultaneous penile prosthesis and artificial urinary sphincter implantation
Sexual Medicine Reviews · 2026
A comparison of surgical techniques in patients who need a penile prosthesis and an artificial urinary sphincter in the same procedure, a common situation after prostate surgery. Pooling 269 patients from ten studies, the two approaches had equivalent results. More on penile prosthesis.
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Sexual medicine and penile prosthesis
Non-surgical vs surgical management for major ischemic priapism of 36 hours duration
The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2026
A comparison of conservative and surgical management of prolonged ischemic priapism, a urological emergency. Among 76 patients, those treated with conservative measures alone needed a further procedure in 63% of cases, compared with 10% of those who had early surgery.
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Sexual medicine and penile prosthesis
Priapism: what every non-urologist should know about?
Recet · 2023
A review for physicians in other specialties on recognizing priapism and its initial management.
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Male fertility and hormones
Can we recommend varicocele surgery for men with hypogonadism?
International Braz J Urol · 2023
A review of the effect of varicocele surgery on testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism. It concludes that testosterone does rise, but only modestly and in a compensatory way, and that patients should keep their expectations in check: the surgery is not indicated as a hormonal treatment. More on varicocele.
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Male fertility and hormones
Bone health in aging men: it's not just about testosterone
The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2026
A study of 327 men over 60 assessing the relationship between hormones, body composition and bone density. The central finding is that bone health in men is not determined by testosterone levels alone. More on andropause and testosterone replacement.
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Male fertility and hormones
Does testosterone replacement therapy prevent bone fractures in hypogonadal men?
International Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2024
An analysis of the effect of testosterone replacement on fracture prevention in men with hypogonadism. More on andropause and testosterone replacement.
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Male fertility and hormones
Efficacy of Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation in Sperm Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
International Braz J Urol · 2025
A meta-analysis of randomized trials on the effect of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on semen analysis parameters. In 250 men, the supplement improved sperm motility and morphology, but there was no proven increase in pregnancy rates. More on male infertility.
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General urology and oncology
Morbidity and mortality of urological procedures: an analysis of outcomes according to residents' experience
BMC Urology · 2026 open access
A study of the morbidity and mortality of urological procedures according to the resident's level of experience, aimed at the assessment and training of future urologists. Because it is open access, the link leads to the full text. More on general urology.
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General urology and oncology
The Prevalence of Climacturia in Patients after Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review
International Braz J Urol · 2025
A systematic review of the prevalence of climacturia, urine leakage during orgasm, after radical prostatectomy. About one in four men report the problem after the operation.
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General urology and oncology
Transperineal Laser Ablation for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Benign Prostate Enlargement: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
International Braz J Urol · 2026
A meta-analysis of a minimally invasive technique for urinary symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement. Across 17 studies with 777 men, the technique relieved symptoms while preserving ejaculation. More on general urology.
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General urology and oncology
The impact of neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors on kidney cancer and bladder cancer surgeries: a systematic review
Medical Research Archives · 2024
A systematic review of the impact of neoadjuvant immunotherapy on kidney and bladder cancer surgery.
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