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An J, Song Y, Kim S, Kong H, Kim K. Alteration of Gut Microbes in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Model and Finasteride Treatment Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065904. [PMID: 36982979 PMCID: PMC10057928 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Gut microbes are closely associated with disease onset and improvement. However, the effects of gut microbes on the occurrence, prevention, and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are still unclear. We investigated the alteration of gut microbiota with implications for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of BPH and identified correlations among various indicators, including hormone indicators, apoptosis markers in BPH, and finasteride treatment models. BPH induction altered the abundance of Lactobacillus, Flavonifractor, Acetatifactor, Oscillibacter, Pseudoflavonifractor, Intestinimonas, and Butyricimonas genera, which are related to BPH indicators. Among these, the altered abundance of Lactobacillus and Acetatifactor was associated with the promotion and inhibition of prostate apoptosis, respectively. Finasteride treatment altered the abundance of Barnesiella, Acetatifactor, Butyricimonas, Desulfovibrio, Anaerobacterium, and Robinsoniella genera, which are related to BPH indicators. Among these, altered abundances of Desulfovibrio and Acetatifactor were associated with the promotion and inhibition of prostate apoptosis, respectively. In addition, the abundances of Lactobacillus and Acetatifactor were normalized after finasteride treatment. In conclusion, the association between apoptosis and altered abundances of Lactobacillus and Acetatifactor, among other gut microbes, suggests their potential utility in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of BPH.
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- Jinho An
- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
- PADAM Natural Material Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
- PADAM Natural Material Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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- PADAM Natural Material Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
- College of Animal Biotechnology and Resource, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
- PADAM Natural Material Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea
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Nguyen DD, Herzog P, Cone EB, Labban M, Zorn KC, Chughtai B, Basaria S, Elterman DS, Trinh QD, Bhojani N. Disproportional signal of sexual dysfunction reports associated with finasteride use in young men with androgenetic alopecia: A pharmacovigilance analysis of VigiBase. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 88:179-181. [PMID: 35351540 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- David-Dan Nguyen
- Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Urology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian, New York, New York
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- Research Program in Men's Health: Aging and Metabolism, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Urology, University Health Network (UHN), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Urology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Comparative application of testosterone undecanoate and/or testosterone propionate in induction of benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wistar rats. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268695. [PMID: 35584179 PMCID: PMC9116659 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Testosterone undecanoate is a hormone agent with long-acting potential and is used for testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism. This study was designed to investigate application of testosterone undecanoate in maintaining high androgen levels for inducing benign prostatic hyperplasia more conveniently than that for testosterone propionate. We conducted two-part studies to determine the optimal dosage and dosing cycle for efficient and stable induction of benign prostatic hyperplasia using testosterone undecanoate. In the injection dosage substudy, single testosterone undecanoate dose (125, 250, 500, 750, or 1000 mg/kg body weight) was administered, and the optimal concentration was determined for 8weeks by measuring changes in testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and 5-alpha reductase levels. And then, testosterone undecanoate was administered at the optimal dose at intervals of 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks for 12weeks to induce benign prostatic hyperplasia. The injection dosage substudy showed dose-dependently higher and more stable levels of testosterone in groups administrated testosterone undecanoate than in groups administered testosterone propionate. In the injection cycle substudy, testosterone undecanoate-administered group stably maintained high levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and 5-alpha reductase compared with testosterone propionate-administered group for the same injection cycle; moreover, the prostate measurements, an important sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia, were significantly increased. Based on these two substudies, we determined the optimal conditions for inducing benign prostatic hyperplasia stably and more conveniently than that for testosterone propionate. This study suggests an extended application of testosterone undecanoate for inducing benign prostatic hyperplasia that can improve research reliability considering the half-life of testosterone as well as injection dosage and concentration.
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Babar M, Loloi J, Tang K, Syed U, Ciatto M. Emerging outcomes of water vapor thermal therapy (Rezum) in a broad range of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review. Low Urin Tract Symptoms 2022; 14:140-154. [PMID: 35233955 DOI: 10.1111/luts.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Water vapor thermal therapy (Rezum) is a novel, minimally invasive surgical technology used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the latest efficacy and safety profile of Rezum in patients with LUTS secondary to BPH. PubMed/MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched, in accordance with the PRISMA statement, for relevant articles in the English language till 1 August 2021. Randomized and nonrandomized studies that evaluated urinary outcomes and/or adverse events were deemed eligible. Nineteen studies (N = 1942), published in 25 articles, were included. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), and maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) significantly improved as early as 1 month postoperatively and remained durable for up to 5 years. Significant median percent improvements in IPSS, QoL, and Qmax at 3 months were 51%, 51%, and 66%, respectively. Patients with obstructive median lobes, large prostates (>80 g), small prostates (<30 g), and urinary retention also experienced significant relief in LUTS, with 83% of urinary retention patients becoming catheter independent at a median of 14 days. Most adverse events were transient and nonserious and occurred in 0% to 76% of patients (median 29%), with de novo erectile dysfunction rates ranging between 0% and 3.1%. Surgical retreatment rate ranged between 4.4% and 7.5% at 5 years postoperatively. Rezum provides durable improvements in symptoms, irrespective of prostate volume and urinary retention status, and has low rates of sexual dysfunction.
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- Mustufa Babar
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA.,DSS Urology, Queens Village, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- DSS Urology, Queens Village, New York, USA
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Reasons to go for Rezūm steam therapy: an effective and durable outpatient minimally invasive procedure. World J Urol 2020; 39:2307-2313. [PMID: 32968851 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03457-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In this review, we will discuss the state of the literature regarding Rezūm and opportunities for its application in the treatment of BPH. METHODS A comprehensive review of original research on convective water vapor thermal therapy (Rezūm) was conducted. Articles related to transurethral resection of the prostate, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, Aquablation, and greenlight photoselective vaporization of the prostate were reviewed for discussion. RESULTS Rezūm distinguishes itself from other treatment options by its durable improvement in objective clinical outcomes such as IPSS and BPH Impact Index, while being cost-effective and versatile in its ability to treat a variety of prostate gland morphologies. This treatment option shows good lower urinary tract symptom relief, especially in small-to-moderate prostate sizes (30-80 cc). The use of convective heat transfer is unique and allows for localized treatment, avoiding damage to surrounding structures, thus providing an excellent safety profile and sexual function preservation. CONCLUSION The current evidence on Rezūm warrants its consideration as a therapeutic alternative to transurethral surgery in selected patients.
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Pan C, Zhan Y, Zhao Y, Wu B, Bai S. Comparison of Hiraoka's Transurethral Detachment Prostatectomy and Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Effects on Postoperative Erectile Function in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study. J Sex Med 2020; 17:2181-2190. [PMID: 32665211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Currently, no study has focused on the postoperative erectile function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by comparing Hiraoka's transurethral detachment of prostate (TUDP) and transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). AIM To compare the effects of Hiraoka's TUDP and TURP on postoperative erectile function in patients with BPH after long-term follow-up. METHODS A total of 104 consecutive patients with BPH treated in our hospital between September 2018 and February 2019 were included in the study. All patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into the Hiraoka's TUDP (n = 52) and TURP (n = 52) groups. Patient baseline data were collected. The international index of erectile function (IIEF-5), minimal clinically important difference (MCID), and quality of life scale (QOLS) were used to evaluate erectile function and quality of life 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Primary study endpoints were IIEF-5 and MCID. Secondary study endpoints were QOLS and independent prognostic factors for MCID. OUTCOMES Hiraoka's TUDP experienced greater improvement in postoperative IIEF5 scores than patients who underwent TURP. RESULTS Patients in the Hiraoka's TUDP group had significantly higher mean IIEF-5 scores than those in the TURP group 6 and 12 months after surgery (6 months: 18.9 vs 14.8, P < .001; 12 months: 18.1 vs 15.7, P < .001). The percentages of patients in the TUDP group who achieved an MCID were 88.5% and 80.8%, compared to 30.8% and 46.2% in the TURP group (P < .001 for both), 6 and 12 months after the operation, respectively. Patients in the TUDP group had lower QOLS scores than those in the TURP group after the surgery. The surgical method was an independent prognostic factor for MCID (odds ratio = 0.218). CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Until now, no study has focused on the postoperative erectile function in patients with BPH by comparing Hiraoka's TUDP and TURP. Our study addressed this issue, which can add a new paradigm in the management to BPH. STRENGTH & LIMITATIONS The comparison between Hiraoka's TUDP and TURP using a statistically appropriate, adequately powered methodology is the strength of the study. The single center and less participants are the limitations of the study. We believe that multicenter and large-sample studies are needed to further verify these study conclusions. CONCLUSIONS Among similar cohorts of patients with BPH who underwent TUDP and TURP, patients who underwent Hiraoka's TUDP experienced greater improvement in postoperative IIEF5 scores than patients who underwent TURP, while improvement in IPSS was similar among both groups. Pan C, Zhan Y, Zhao Y, et al. Comparison of Hiraoka's Transurethral Detachment Prostatectomy and Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Effects on Postoperative Erectile Function in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study. J Sex Med 2020;17:2181-2190.
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- Chunyu Pan
- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Library, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Porpiglia F, Fiori C, Bertolo R, Giordano A, Checcucci E, Garrou D, Cattaneo G, De Luca S, Amparore D. 3-Year follow-up of temporary implantable nitinol device implantation for the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction. BJU Int 2018; 122:106-112. [PMID: 29359881 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report 3-year follow-up results of the first implantations with a temporary implantable nitinol device (TIND® ; Medi-Tate Ltd., Or Akiva, Israel) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 32 patients with LUTS were enrolled in this prospective study. The study was approved by the local Ethics Committee. Inclusion criteria were: age >50 years, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥10, peak urinary flow (Qmax ) <12 mL/s, and prostate volume <60 mL. The TIND was implanted within the bladder neck and the prostatic urethra under light sedation, and removed 5 days later in an outpatient setting. Demographics, perioperative results, complications (according to Clavien-Dindo classification), functional results, and quality of life (QoL) were evaluated. Follow-up assessments were made at 3 and 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months after the implantation. The Student's t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS At baseline, the mean (standard deviation, sd) patient age was 69.4 (8.2) years, prostate volume was 29.5 (7.4) mL, and Qmax was 7.6 (2.2) mL/s. The median (interquartile range, IQR) IPSS was 19 (14-23) and the QoL score was 3 (3-4). All the implantations were successful, with a mean total operative time of 5.8 min. No intraoperative complications were recorded. The change from baseline in IPSS, QoL score and Qmax was significant at every follow-up time point. After 36 months of follow-up, a 41% rise in Qmax was achieved (mean 10.1 mL/s), the median (IQR) IPSS was 12 (6-24) and the IPSS QoL was 2 (1-4). Four early complications (12.5%) were recorded, including one case of urinary retention (3.1%), one case of transient incontinence due to device displacement (3.1%), and two cases of infection (6.2%). No further complications were recorded during the 36-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The extended follow-up period corroborated our previous findings and suggests that TIND implantation is safe, effective and well-tolerated, for at least 36 months after treatment.
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- Francesco Porpiglia
- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology - School of Medicine, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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PURPOSE To examine the association between open-angle glaucoma and erectile dysfunction (ED), and investigate the correlation in severity between these 2 conditions. METHODS Cross-sectional study with patient questionnaire and retrospective chart review. A total of 167 male patients over 40 years of age who attended ophthalmology clinic visits in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, participated in the study by providing written consent and responding to the survey. Patients with previous radiation or surgical prostate treatment were excluded, leaving final sample sizes of 61 glaucoma patients and 67 control patients. Presence and severity of ED was determined using a validated patient questionnaire (the International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire). Presence of glaucoma was based on previous clinical diagnosis, and severity was graded based on visual field index using a 30-2 visual field test with the SITA Standard protocol. Bivariate analysis examined the presence of ED in glaucoma patients versus controls. Risk factors including dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking were adjusted for using multiple logistic regression. The association between glaucoma and ED severity was assessed with correlation and scatterplot analysis. RESULTS Glaucoma was found to be a significant risk factor for ED in our population, with an odds ratio of 2.58 (95% confidence interval, 1.15-5.83). Severity of glaucoma and ED were significantly correlated (r=0.365, P=0.007). CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that there is a positive association between the presence of ED and the diagnosis of glaucoma and a positive association between the severity of ED and the severity of glaucoma.
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Cimino S, Voce S, Palmieri F, Favilla V, Castelli T, Privitera S, Giardina R, Reale G, Russo GI, Morgia G. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) vs GreenLight photoselective vaporization of benign prostatic hyperplasia: analysis of BPH6 outcomes after 1 year of follow-up. Int J Impot Res 2017; 29:240-243. [PMID: 28814812 DOI: 10.1038/ijir.2017.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The surgical treatment of benign prostatic obstruction is changing over the time, thanks the increase evidence about the successful role of laser techniques in this surgery. We aimed to compare prostatic GreenLight photovaporization (PVP) to bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with regard to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) improvement through the evaluation of BPH6. We enrolled 220 consecutive subjects affected by LUTS. We performed a propensity score matching using prostate volume, peak flow and International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS). A total of 110 (55 TURP and 55 PVP) were analyzed. We found after 1 year of follow-up that the rate of subjects resulting in greater BPH6 recovery in the PVP group vs TURP (45.6% vs 18.2%; P=0.001). The TURP treatment showed greater catheterization time (4.67 vs 1.25; P<0.01) while PVP showed greater recovery experience (82.4 vs 58.2; <0.01). Postoperative ejaculatory dysfunctions were observed in both groups, 58.8% in TURP and 34.5% in PVP group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis, adjusted for preoperative variables, showed that PVP was independently associated with BPH6 recovery end point (odds ratio=3.77; P<0.01). This study showed data in favor of PVP. Although IPSS and peak flow improvements were similar, PVP showed better clinical outcomes.
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- S Cimino
- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Urology Division, Lugo of Romagna Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- Urology Division, Lugo of Romagna Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Longitudinal changes in erectile function after thulium:YAG prostatectomy for the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction: a 1-year follow-up study. Lasers Med Sci 2017; 32:1517-1523. [PMID: 28685201 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-017-2273-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of thulium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Tm:YAG) (RevoLix®) laser prostatectomy for the treatment of benign prostatic obstructions on erectile function (EF). A total of 208 patients who underwent Tm:YAG laser prostatectomies participated in this study. All cases were evaluated preoperatively and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL) score, and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaires. Patients were divided into groups A (severe erectile dysfunction [ED]), B (moderate ED), and C (mild-to-normal ED), according to their IIEF-5 scores. The median patient ages were 69, 65, and 62 years in groups A, B, and C, respectively. Significant improvements occurred in the IPSS and QoL score within the groups during the 12-month follow-up period. The IIEF-5 scores at 3 months postoperatively were lower than the preoperative scores in groups B and C. The IIEF-5 scores subsequently improved during the 12-month follow-up period. The slope of the relationship between the IIEF-5 score and the time since Tm:YAG laser prostatectomy had a ß value of 0.2210 (95% confidence interval 0.103 to 0.338, p = 0.0003); hence, each postoperative month was associated with an increase of 0.2210 in the IIEF-5 score. The IIEF-5 scores gradually increased and reached the preoperative levels by the 12-month follow-up assessment. Although the IIEF-5 score dropped significantly during the first 3 months postoperatively, it improved over the following 12 months. Tm:YAG laser prostatectomy did not impact on EF ultimately.
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Huang Y, Chen H, Zhou X, Wu X, Hu E, Jiang Z. Inhibition effects of chlorogenic acid on benign prostatic hyperplasia in mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2017; 809:191-195. [PMID: 28416373 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects and explore mechanisms of chlorogenic acid against testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in mice. Benign prostatic hyperplasia model was induced in experimental groups by daily subcutaneous injections of testosterone propionate (7.5mg/kg/d) consecutively for 14 d. A total of 60 mice were randomly divided into six groups: (Group 1) normal control group, (Group 2) benign prostatic hyperplasia model control group, (Group 3) benign prostatic hyperplasia mice treated with finasteride at a dose of 1mg/kg, (Group 4) benign prostatic hyperplasia mice treated with chlorogenic acid at dose levels of 0.8mg/kg (low dose group), (Group 5) benign prostatic hyperplasia mice treated with chlorogenic acid at dose levels of 1.6mg/kg (medium dose group) and (Group 6) benign prostatic hyperplasia mice treated with chlorogenic acid at dose levels of 3.2mg/kg (high dose group). Animals were sacrificed on the scheduled termination, pick out the eyeball to get blood, then prostates were weighed and prostatic index were determined. Then the serum acid phosphatase (ACP), prostatic acid phosphatase (PACP) and typeⅡ5-alpha-reductase (SRD5A2) levels were measured and observed morphological changes of the prostate. Comparing with benign prostatic hyperplasia model group, the high and medium dose of chlorogenic acid could significantly reduce prostate index and levels of acid phosphatase, prostatic acid phosphatase and typeⅡ5-alpha-reductase (P<0.05 or P<0.01). These findings were supported by histopathological observations of prostate tissues. Histopathological examination also indicated that chlorogenic acid treatment at the high and medium doses inhibited testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia. The results indicated that chlorogenic acid exhibited restraining effect on benign prostatic hyperplasia model animals, and its mechanism might be related to inhibit typeⅡ5-alpha reductase activity.
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- Ya Huang
- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 50 Shidong Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, PR China
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- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China
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- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 50 Shidong Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, PR China.
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- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 50 Shidong Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, PR China
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- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China
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- Guizhou Engineering Laboratory for Quality Control & Evaluation Technology of Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China; The Research Center for Quality Control of Natural Medicine, Guizhou Normal University, 116 Baoshan North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550001, PR China
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Li Z, Chen P, Wang J, Mao Q, Xiang H, Wang X, Wang X, Zhang X. The impact of surgical treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia on male erectile function: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e3862. [PMID: 27310968 PMCID: PMC4998454 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000003862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common in adult men and can impair erectile function (EF). It was believed surgical treatments for this illness can improve EF due to the relief of LUTS while they were also reported harmed EF as heating or injury effect. Current network meta-analysis aimed to elucidate this discrepancy.Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified. Direct comparisons were conducted by STATA and network meta-analysis was conducted by Generate Mixed Treatment Comparison. Random-effects models were used to calculate pooled standard mean difference and 95% confidence intervals and to incorporate variation between studies.Eighteen RCTs with 2433 participants were analyzed. Nine approaches were studied as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (PKRP), plasmakinetic enucleation of the prostate (PKEP), Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), Holmium laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP), photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), Thulium laser, open prostatectomy (OP), and laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (LSP). In direct comparisons, all surgical treatments did not decrease postoperative International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 score except PVP. Moreover, patients who underwent HoLEP, PKEP, Thulium laser, and TURP had their postoperative EF significantly increased. Network analysis including direct and indirect comparisons ranked LSP at the highest position on the variation of postoperative IIEF-5 score, followed by PKRP, HoLEP, TURP, Thulium laser, PKEP, PVP, HoLRP, and OP. In subgroup analysis, only PVP was found lower postoperative EF in the short term and decreased baseline group, whereas TURP increased postoperative IIEF-5 score only for patients with normal baseline EF. However, HoLEP and PKEP showed pro-erectile effect even for patients with decreased baseline EF and short-term follow-up. Our novel data demonstrating surgical treatments for LUTS/BPH showed no negative impact on postoperative EF except PVP. Moreover, HoLEP and PKEP were found pro-erectile effect for all subgroups. New technologies, such as LSP, PKRP, and Thulium laser, were ranked at top positions in the network analysis, although they had no pro-erectile effect in direct comparison due to limited original studies or poor baseline EF. Therefore, further studies and longer follow-up are required to substantiate our findings.
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- Zhuo Li
- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital of Wuhan
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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- Department of Urology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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Serrano E, Ocantos J, Kohan A, Kisilevsky N, Napoli N, García-Mónaco R. Resonancia magnética de próstata: utilidad de la secuencia de difusión en la detección de isquemia postembolización en pacientes con hiperplasia prostática benigna. RADIOLOGIA 2016; 58:129-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2015.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Serrano E, Ocantos J, Kohan A, Kisilevsky N, Napoli N, García-Mónaco R. Magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate: usefulness of diffusion sequences in detecting postembolization ischemia in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. RADIOLOGIA 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Grosso M, Balderi A, Arnò M, Sortino D, Antonietti A, Pedrazzini F, Giovinazzo G, Vinay C, Maugeri O, Ambruosi C, Arena G. Prostatic artery embolization in benign prostatic hyperplasia: preliminary results in 13 patients. Radiol Med 2014; 120:361-8. [PMID: 25245496 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-014-0447-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIM The aim of the paper is to report the clinical outcome after prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) in 13 consecutive patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). MATERIALS AND METHODS From May 2012 to October 2013, we performed PAE in 13 consecutive patients (mean age 75.9 years) with BPH and LUTS and refractory to medical therapy; seven patients had an indwelling bladder catheter. Clinical follow-up (mean follow-up time 244 days) was performed using the international prostate symptoms score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), the international index of erectile function (IIEF), blood prostatic specific antigen (PSA) testing and transrectal prostatic ultrasound (US) scan with volume and weight calculation at 3, 6 and 12 months. Pre-procedural CT angiography (CTA) was done for vascular mapping. Embolisation was performed using Embosphere (300-500 micron). Technical success was defined when selective prostatic arterial embolisation was completed in at least one pelvic side. Clinical success was defined when symptoms and quality of life were improved. RESULTS PAE was technically successful in 12/13 patients (92%). In one patient, PAE was not performed because of tortuosity and atherosclerosis of iliac arteries. PAE was completed bilaterally in 9/13 (75%) patients and unilaterally in three (27%). All patients removed the bladder catheter from 4 days to 4 weeks after PAE. We obtained a reduction in IPSS (mean, 17.1 points), an increase in IIEF (mean, 2.6 points), an improvement in Qol (mean, 2.6 points) and a volume reduction (mean, 28%) at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS Consistent with the literature, our experience showed the feasibility, safety and efficacy of PAE in the management of patients with LUTS related to BPH. PAE may play an important role in patients in whom medical therapy has failed, who are not candidates for surgery or transurethral prostatic resection (TURP) or refuse any surgical treatment. Larger case series and comparative studies with standard TURP can confirm the validity of the technique.
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- Maurizio Grosso
- Radiology Department, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Via Coppino 26, 12100, Cuneo, Italy,
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Embolización prostática: un nuevo campo de actuación de la radiología intervencionista. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rard.2014.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Favilla V, Cimino S, Salamone C, Fragalà E, Madonia M, Condorelli R, La Vignera S, Mongioì L, Pirozzi Farina F, Russo GI, Morgia G. Risk factors of sexual dysfunction after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): a 12 months follow-up. J Endocrinol Invest 2013; 36:1094-8. [PMID: 24445123 DOI: 10.1007/bf03346761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of risk factors of erectile dysfunction (ED) after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms caused by bladder outlet obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The study was conducted prospectively on 178 consecutive patients (normal IIEF-5 before surgery, ≥ 22) who underwent TURP. Patients were assessed before surgery and at 12 months. At 12 months, the IIEF-5 score significantly decreased from24 to 18 (p<0.0001). No statistical associations were found between hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and capsular perforation and the development of ED after TURP. Operating time, duration of catheterization, and BMI did not determine a significant decrease of the IIEF-5 score after TURP. On univariable and multivariable linear regression analysis, age was the only risk factor associated with newly-reported ED 12 months after TURP (p<0.0001). On univariable andmultivariable logistic regression analysis, patients older than 65 yr had an higher risk of developing ED after TURP (p<0.0001) and they developed a lower IIEF-5 score (p<0.0001) at followup when compared with those ≤ 65 yr. These results suggest that age of patients represents an independent risk factor of ED at 12 months follow-up after TURP.
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- V Favilla
- Department of Urology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Fernandes L, Rio Tinto H, Pereira J, Duarte M, Bilhim T, Martins Pisco J. Prostatic arterial embolization: post-procedural follow-up. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2013; 15:294-9. [PMID: 23244727 DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2012.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) gained special attention in the past years as a potential minimally invasive technique for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Treatment decisions are based on morbidity and quality-of-life issues and the patient has a central role in decision-making. Medical therapy is a first-line treatment option and surgery is usually performed to improve symptoms and decrease the progression of disease in patients who develop complications or who have inadequately controlled symptoms on medical treatment. The use of validated questionnaires to assess disease severity and sexual function, uroflowmetry studies, prostate-specific antigen and prostate volume measurements are essential when evaluating patients before PAE and to evaluate response to treatment. PAE may be performed safely with minimal morbidity and without associated mortality. The minimally invasive nature of the technique inducing a significant improvement in symptom severity associated with prostate volume reduction and a slight improvement in the sexual function are major advantages. However, as with other surgical therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia, up to 15% of patients fail to show improvement significantly after PAE, and there is a modest improvement of the peak urinary flow.
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- Lucia Fernandes
- Interventional Radiology Department, Saint Louis Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
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A. Pereira J, Bilhim T, Duarte M, Rio Tinto H, Fernandes L, Martins Pisco J. Patient Selection and Counseling before Prostatic Arterial Embolization. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2012; 15:270-5. [DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2012.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of retrograde ejaculation (RE) after anterior lumbar spine surgery with disc replacement versus fusion with the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) has become a popular choice for treating a number of pathologies, largely because it preserves the posterior paravertebral muscles and ligaments. Despite these advantages, the anterior approach is also associated with various complications, one of which is RE. A recent study has questioned whether the risk of RE is increased by the use of BMP in ALIF procedures rather than by the approach alone. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of all male patients who received ALIF using BMP or artificial disc replacement (ADR) on at least the L5-S1 level between 2004 and 2011. Medical records were evaluated for the occurrence of RE, and patients were contacted via the phone to obtain current information. The incidence of RE was then compared between the 2 anterior lumbar surgery procedures. RESULTS Of the 95 cases of anterior surgery including L5-S1, 54 patients underwent ALIF with BMP (56.8%) and 41 patients were treated with ADR (43.2%). Postoperative RE occurred in 4 of the 54 ALIF patients (7.4%) and in 4 of the 41 ADR patients (9.8%). The incidence of RE was not significantly different between groups (P = 0.7226). At latest follow-up, 1 ALIF and 1 ADR patient reported resolution of the RE. CONCLUSION This study found that RE occurred at a similar rate in patients treated with ADR and ALIF with BMP. The overall rate of RE after retroperitoneal anterior lumbar surgery was higher than expected, which underscores the importance of counseling patients about this risk and specifically questioning patients about the symptoms of RE at postoperative visits.
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Dutkiewicz S, Skawiński D, Duda W, Duda M. Assessing the Influence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) on Erectile Dysfunction (ED) among patients in Poland. Cent European J Urol 2012; 65:135-8. [PMID: 24578949 PMCID: PMC3921801 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2012.03.art7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2012] [Revised: 03/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED) and the lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) are highly prevalent among aging men. More data are needed from studies evaluating the impact of LUTS/BPH on ED. This study aimed to assess ED in patients with LUTS/BPH independent of comorbidities. MATERIAL AND METHODS During 2007 and 2008, we examined 10,932 patients aged 50 to 69 years with LUTS/BPH (IPSS = 8-19 points) using questionnaires: Sex-Score and International Index of Erectile Function 5 (IIEF-5). Patients who used alcohol and/or cigarettes and those with hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia and cholesterolemia were excluded from meta analyses, which left 4,354 patients with LUTS/BPH without any comorbidity for the analyses. The main survey instruments used were the Sex-Score and IIEF-5. RESULTS Regarding sexual coexistence, 1,497 (34.4%) and 2,638 (60.6%) patients considered it very important or important respectively; however, 219(5%) patients reported no sexual activity. After excluding sexually inactive patients, only 1,088 (25%) patients had the ability to obtain an erection during sexual activity always or nearly always. However, that erection was only strong enough to penetrate their partner almost always or most of the time in 218 (5%) and 826 (19%) patients respectively and only 610 (14%) patients were always able to maintain their erection during sexual intercourse. While only 87 (2%) patients had no difficulty maintaining their erection until the completion of intercourse, 174 (4%) and 914 (21%) patients stated that sexual intercourse gave satisfaction nearly always or most of the time respectively. CONCLUSIONS The impact of ED on patients with LUTS/BPH is evident across domains.
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- Sławomir Dutkiewicz
- Department of Prevention and Epidemiology of Neoplasms, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, J. Kochanowski University, Kielce
- Department of Urology, E. Michałowski Urological Hospital, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Prevention and Epidemiology of Neoplasms, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, J. Kochanowski University, Kielce
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- Department of Urology, E. Michałowski Urological Hospital, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Urology, E. Michałowski Urological Hospital, Katowice, Poland
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[Patient information and professional responsibility: reversal of jurisprudence of the Court of cassation]. Prog Urol 2011; 22:67-9. [PMID: 22196009 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2011.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2011] [Revised: 04/02/2011] [Accepted: 04/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The Court of cassation is the highest court in the French judiciary. In a recent decision on June 3, 2010, the supreme jurisdiction quashed partially a court of appeal judgement. A patient developed erectile dysfunction following open prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The patient was not informed of this risk before the surgery. The judges recall that failure to provide information, including very exceptional risks, asserts in itself the physician's responsibility and allows financial reparation for patients. In accordance with this decision, a new jurisprudence in medical responsibility is born.
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Hwang TI. Will Medical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Result in Better or Worse Sexual Function in Men? UROLOGICAL SCIENCE 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1879-5226(11)60003-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Prostatic Arterial Embolization to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011; 22:11-9; quiz 20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2010.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2010] [Revised: 09/05/2010] [Accepted: 09/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Silva J, Pinto R, Carvalho T, Botelho F, Silva P, Silva C, Cruz F, Dinis P. Intraprostatic botulinum toxin type A administration: evaluation of the effects on sexual function. BJU Int 2010; 107:1950-4. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2010.09841.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kim MK, Cheon J, Lee KS, Chung MK, Lee JY, Lee SW, Kim SW, Chung BH, Park K, Park JK. An open, non-comparative, multicentre study on the impact of alfuzosin on sexual function using the Male Sexual Health Questionnaire in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia. Int J Clin Pract 2010; 64:345-50. [PMID: 19891715 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02247.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of alfuzosin on sexual function by using the Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS In this multicentre, open-label and non-comparative study, a total of 135 sexually active patients with LUTS were enrolled in Korea to receive alfuzosin 10 mg once daily for 12 weeks. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and a 25-item MSHQ exploring erection ejaculation and satisfaction with sex life were evaluated at baseline after 4 and 12 weeks of treatment. RESULTS Of 135 patients (age 58.8 years, duration of LUTS 2.6 years, mean values), 110 (81.5%) completed the study. The ejaculatory domain of the MSHQ significantly improved at the end-point in the intent-to-treat population (score difference of 2.24, p < or = 0.0001, n = 120). The domains of erection and sexual satisfaction improved at the end-point, but the score differences were not statistically significant. After the 12 weeks treatment, the total IPSS score significantly decreased from 17.9 to 12.1 (p < 0.0001), bother score decreased from 3.8 to 2.85 (p < 0.0001) and peak flow rate increased from 11.0 to 14.3 ml/s (p < 0.0001). A significant relationship between ejaculatory domains of MSHQ and IPSS was found. Four patients (2.9%) discontinued the trial for adverse event. CONCLUSIONS Based on the analysis of MSHQ scores before and after alfuzosin treatment, improvement was significant on ejaculatory function, in addition to improvement on LUTS and quality of life. MSHQ is a useful tool to evaluate the male sexual dysfunction.
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- M K Kim
- Department of Urology and Institute for Medical Sciences, Chonbuk National University Medical School and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, CTC of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
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Rózański W, Klimek L, Jabłonowski Z, Sosnowski M. Assessment of neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser fiber wear and tear grade during visual laser ablation of prostatic adenoma. Photomed Laser Surg 2009; 27:799-805. [PMID: 19878030 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2008.2402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The extent of Nd-YAG laser fiber damage due to inappropriate handling during a common surgical procedure was assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nd:YAG laser and Urolase noncontact fibers with 7.5 F gold reflective surface tips have been used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia since 1995. Nine gold Urolase fiber tips damaged during the procedure and one tip not used for the surgical procedure were analyzed. The surfaces and cross-sections of gold fiber tips used with an Nd:YAG laser were observed under a scanning electron microscope. In order to improve imaging quality, mirror cross-sections embedded in resin were analyzed. RESULTS The observations, both on the macro and micro scales, revealed a high degree of damage to the gold reflective tip surfaces. In order to observe changes taking place in the reflective surface structure, atomic maps of the studied fiber tips were obtained. Mixing of the atoms of the various elements present in the reflective surface structure was observed. The extent of this phenomenon was dependent on the energy applied during the surgery and on the duration of the procedure. CONCLUSION The gold reflective surface tip of a Urolase fiber becomes damaged with inappropriate handling during visual laser ablation procedures. The amount of energy accumulated in the fiber tip leads to a considerable rise in temperature, which can be dangerous for living tissue and may lead to accidental damage of the urinary bladder wall or the urethra.
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Haltbakk J, Hanestad BR, Hunskaar S. Diversity of Urinary Symptoms in Patients Tentatively Diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Referred to a Urologic Clinic in Norway. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 38:454-61. [PMID: 15841777 DOI: 10.1080/00365590410018657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) has become the preferred term used to classify the urinary symptoms of elderly men. This term places more emphasis on clinical appearance rather than being restricted to the functional pathophysiology. The objective of this study was to investigate this new concept in a group of patients who had been tentatively diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The range of urinary symptoms, incontinence, sexual function and impact on daily living were registered. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from a group of 480 men awaiting urologic assessment were collected by questionnaire shortly after referral from their general practitioner between 1997 and 2000. The questionnaires used were the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), the Symptom Problem Index, the International Continence Society-BPH, the Sandvik Incontinence Severity Index and the BPH-specific Interference with Activities. RESULTS The mean age of the subjects was 67.0 years. As assessed by the IPSS, 15%, 54% and 31% of the men had mild, moderate and severe symptoms, respectively. Men who gave positive answers to questions regarding the frequency, amount and type of leakage were considered to have urinary incontinence (UI), which was found in 37% of cases. The majority of men had mild or moderate UI. Influence on daily living varied with the severity of symptoms. However, no significant differences in influence on daily living were found between groups with different degrees of severity of incontinence as all groups reported a relatively high impact. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that UI is fairly common, very bothersome and socially embarrassing in male LUTS patients waiting for urologic evaluation. Although UI is not typically associated with BPH and is not regarded as a crucial component of LUTS, this study indicates that more emphasis should be placed on UI in the terminology of LUTS. UI may also act as an indicator of a need for healthcare.
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- J Haltbakk
- Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction: the best of both worlds. Curr Opin Urol 2009; 19:7-12. [DOI: 10.1097/mou.0b013e328316c357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), diagnostic indicators of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and erectile dysfunction in patients with moderate to severely symptomatic BPH. Int Urol Nephrol 2008; 40:933-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s11255-008-9386-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2007] [Accepted: 03/31/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mondaini N, Gontero P, Giubilei G, Lombardi G, Cai T, Gavazzi A, Bartoletti R. Finasteride 5 mg and sexual side effects: how many of these are related to a nocebo phenomenon? J Sex Med 2007; 4:1708-12. [PMID: 17655657 DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2007.00563.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sexual adverse experiences such as erectile dysfunction (ED), loss of libido, and ejaculation disorders have been consistent side effects of finasteride in a maximum percentage of 15% after 1 year of therapy. Such data could be seen as far from reality, if compared to a higher percentage that may be found in any common clinical practice. AIM This study aims to explain the dichotomy between literature's data and clinical practice data. METHODS One hundred twenty patients with a clinical diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), sexually active and with an International Index of Erectile Function-erectile function (IIEF-EF) domain >/=25 were randomized to receive finasteride 5 mg concealed as an "X compound of proven efficacy for the treatment of BPH" for 1 year with (group 2) or without (group 1) counseling on the drug sexual side effect. The phrase used to inform group 2 patients was ". . . it may cause erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, problems of ejaculation but these are uncommon". MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The estimation of side effect was conducted at 6 and 12 months using the male sexual function-4 (MSF-4 item) questionnaire and a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS One hundred seven patients completed the study. Group 2 patients (N = 55) reported a significant higher proportion of one or more sexual side effects as compared to group 1 (N = 52) (43.6% vs. 15.3%) (P = 0.03). The incidence of ED, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders were 9.6, 7.7, and 5.7% for group 1, and 30.9, 23.6, and 16.3% for group 2, respectively (P = 0.02, P = 0.04, and P = 0.06). CONCLUSION In the current study, blinded administration of finasteride was associated with a significantly higher proportion of sexual dysfunction in patients informed on sexual side effects (group 2) as compared to those in which the same information was omitted (group 1) (P = 0.03). A scenario similar to group 2 of the current study is likely to occur in clinical practice, where the patient is counseled by the physician and has access to the drug information sheet. The burden of this nocebo effect (an adverse side effect that is not a direct result of the specific pharmacological action of the drug) has to be taken into account when managing finasteride sexual side effects.
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- Nicola Mondaini
- UO Urology, S Maria Annunziata Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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Mas M, Ramón Gutiérrez P. Inhibidores de la fosfodiesterasa 5 y tracto urogenital. Rev Int Androl 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1698-031x(07)74036-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Costabile RA, Steers WD. How can we best characterize the relationship between erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia? J Sex Med 2006; 3:676-681. [PMID: 16839324 DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2006.00274.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Considerable epidemiological literature exists, showing a relationship between voiding dysfunction and sexual dysfunction. However, few basic science or prospective data are available to determine the nature of the relationship between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual dysfunction. METHODS AND DISCUSSION A critical evaluation of the nature of the relationship between LUTS and erectile dysfunction (ED) must include a look at the nature of the data establishing the relationship, precise definitions of the disease states being evaluated, and adherence to established normative relationships. Criteria for causality will be utilized to best determine the relationship between LUTS and ED. This article will attempt to take a critical and provocative look at where we are presently in establishing a relationship between voiding dysfunction and sexual dysfunction in order to better direct research efforts through evidence-based studies. CONCLUSION At present, the epidemiological data do not support a causal relationship based on Hill's criteria for causality between LUTS and ED but suggest a less rigorous association. Additional research is needed to better characterize this relationship.
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- Raymond A Costabile
- Urology Department, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Urology Department, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Pu X, Wang X, Wang H, Hu L. Erectile Dysfunction after PlasmaKinetic Vaporization of the Prostate: Incidence and Risk factors. J Endourol 2006; 20:693-7. [PMID: 16999629 DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.20.693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the incidence of erectile dysfunction (ED) after PlasmaKinetic vaporization of the prostate (PKVP) using objective and subjective parameters and risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 153 men completed a questionnaire detailing perceived sexual dysfunction and underwent nocturnal penile-tumescence testing using the RigiScan for three consecutive nights 3 or 4 days preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 scores were obtained preoperatively and postoperatively. Full details of each operation were recorded, including grams of tissue resected, operative time, any short-term complications, especially emphasizing capsular perforation, and concomitant diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. The association of risk factors with the development of ED after PKVP was assessed. Complete data were available for 103 men (67.3%). Their mean age was 62.1 years (range 48-83 years). RESULTS Postoperatively, 11 patients (10.6%) were found to have ED. Patients who developed ED postoperatively had a lower IIEF-5 score and penile-tumescence parameters preoperatively (for all parameters, P < 0.0001). As risk factors, diabetes, capsular perforation, and an IIEF-5 score <21 were found to be significant. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of ED after PKVP measured objectively was 10.6%. In the absence of the risk factors, PKVP is a safe therapeutic strategy with regard to sexual function.
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- Xiaoyong Pu
- The Center of Urology and Andrology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, PRC.
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Elhilali MM. Alfuzosin: an alpha1-receptor blocker for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2006; 7:583-96. [PMID: 16553574 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.7.5.583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Alpha1-receptor blockers have become first-line therapy for the medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, adverse effects such as cardiovascular intolerance can limit their use. This article focuses on alfuzosin, a clinically uroselective, alpha1-adrenergic antagonist that is available as a novel once-daily formulation that does not require dose titration. Alfuzosin is less vasoactive than other non-subtype selective alpha1-receptor blockers. In addition to effects on lower urinary tract symptoms, it is also used as an adjunct to urethral catheterisation in patients with acute urinary retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, and can improve sexual function and health-related quality of life in benign prostatic hyperplasia sufferers.
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Aslan G, Cavus E, Karas H, Oner O, Duran F, Esen A. Association between lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 52:155-62. [PMID: 16574595 DOI: 10.1080/01485010500379871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Our aim was to assess the association between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction by means of International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire. A total of 69 eligible patients who were admitted to our outpatient clinic with lower urinary tract symptoms were included in the study. A self administered questionnaire of IPSS and SHIM were given to patients. Demographics and medical history data were recorded. Any risk factor that may be associated with erectile dysfunction, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking status, was determined in each patient. Correlation tests were used to examine the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction by controlling the effects of age and comorbidities. Mean age was 58.6 +/- 13.1 31-86 years. Mean SHIM and IPSS total score was 14.3 +/- 7.5 and 11.5 +/- 8.1, respectively. Spearman correlation coefficient between IPSS and SHIM scores was found to be -0.41. There was a significant negative correlation with IPSS total scores of moderate degree when both age and presence of risk factor was controlled (r = -0.31; p = 0.009). Storage symptom scores showed significant correlation with SHIM scores (r = -0.33; p = 0.000). The association between SHIM score and each item of IPSS showed significant correlation for urgency, straining and nocturia when age controlled. The degree of bother by LUTS as determined by the IPSS quality of life question was also correlated with SHIM scores; however, this correlation was not significant when age or risk factor for ED was controlled. The presence of LUTS especially storage symptoms is strongly associated with erectile dysfunction independent of age and comorbidities.
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- G Aslan
- Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Izmir, Turkey.
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Herrmann TRW, Gross AJ, Schultheiss D, Kaufmann PM, Jonas U, Burchardt M. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy for the treatment of BPH: still a challenger? World J Urol 2006; 24:389-96. [PMID: 16752156 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-006-0098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2006] [Accepted: 04/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Minimally invasive therapies for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) compete with the gold standard transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Comparisons of efficacy and safety have broadened the knowledge of different treatment modalities. Concerns of quality of life such as unaltered sexual function as well as cost considerations drive the market to develop techniques of lower level invasiveness. Among the competitors the office based transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) provides the broadest scale of scientific data. Numerous manufacturers sell various modifications of this technology. According to different clinical studies TUMT proved to be an effective, safe, and durable therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to BPH. However, TURP still holds the steadier long-term results and is more effective to reduce obstruction as well as other LUTS.
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- T R W Herrmann
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Medical School of Hannover (MHH), Carl Neuberg Street 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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Russell S, McVary KT. Lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction: epidemiology and treatment in the aging man. Curr Urol Rep 2006; 6:445-53. [PMID: 16238919 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-005-0040-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are common urologic problems that are seen in the aging male population. Until recently, aging itself was considered the common link between ED and LUTS. However, recent studies have shown that the links between these two disease processes are much more complex and are possibly inter-related with a common mechanism. This newly recognized independent relationship between ED and LUTS has the potential to have a profound impact on the way we diagnose and treat these common urologic disorders.
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- Shane Russell
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Tarry Building, Room 16-749, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Maccagnano C, Salonia A, Briganti A, Teillac P, Schulman C, Montorsi F, Rigatti P. A Critical Analysis of Permixon™ in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Enlargement. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eursup.2006.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Lopes T, Melo M. O impacto sexual da terapêutica da HBP. Rev Int Androl 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1698-031x(06)73564-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yassin A, Saad F, Hoesl CE, Traish AM, Hammadeh M, Shabsigh R. Alpha-adrenoceptors are a common denominator in the pathophysiology of erectile function and BPH/LUTS - implications for clinical practice. Andrologia 2006; 38:1-12. [PMID: 16420236 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2006.00709.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A literature search of PubMed documented publications and abstracts from proceedings of scientific meetings was made to review the available data on benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms (BPH/LUTS) and erectile dysfunction (ED) with a special focus on the role of alpha-adrenoceptors as critical mediators of pathophysiology. The reader is introduced to clinical results on the therapeutic potential of alpha-blockers alone and in combination with phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors in the treatment of ED associated with LUTS/BPH. Epidemiological studies clearly show that an association exists between ED and LUTS/BPH. The severity of LUTS is correlated with the risk for ED. A significant number of LUTS/BPH patients are nonresponsive to the common ED treatment with PDE-5 inhibitors. As smooth muscle contractility is regulated by adrenoceptors in the corpus cavernosum, prostate and detrusor, the alpha-adrenoceptor system may be considered a common pathophysiological mediator in the development of ED and LUTS/BPH. Blockade of alpha-adrenoceptors for the treatment of BPH/LUTS may have the potential of improving sexual function. Conversely, PDE-5 inhibitors may exhibit positive effects in LUTS patients. Pilot studies on combination regimens of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists and PDE-5 inhibitors have yielded encouraging results in LUTS patients with persistent ED. On the basis of pharmacological and clinical evidence, it is established that the alpha-adrenoceptor system plays an important role in the pathophysiology of ED and LUTS secondary to BPH. Larger trials on the combination of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists with PDE-5 inhibitors are necessary to develop an integrated treatment approach for BPH/LUTS patients with comorbid ED.
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- A Yassin
- Clinic of Urology and Andrology, Segeberger Kliniken, Norderstedt-Hamburg, Germany.
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Naspro R, Salonia A, Cestari A, Guazzoni G, Suardi N, Colombo R, Rigatti P, Montorsi F. A critical analysis of laser prostatectomy in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. BJU Int 2005; 96:736-9. [PMID: 16144529 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2005.05775.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Richard Naspro
- Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute, San Raffaele, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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van Dijk M, Skrekas T, de la Rosette JJMCH. The association between lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction: fact or fiction? Curr Opin Urol 2005; 15:39-44. [PMID: 15586029 DOI: 10.1097/00042307-200501000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Both lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction are common conditions in aging men. In the past few years, increasing attention has been paid to the question of whether these conditions are associated in any way. The conventional belief of the majority of urologists so far has been that the coexistence of these two conditions is coincidental. This review was conducted to discuss the recent literature on this issue. In addition we will concisely address the effect of the different treatment modalities on sexual function. RECENT FINDINGS Several trials were conducted recently to assess the association between lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction. These trials all made use of self-reported questionnaires on urinary symptoms and sexual function sent to representative samples of the community. The occurrence of urinary symptoms appeared to be a risk factor for the development of erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder and decreased libido. Importantly, this association was independent of age and various co-morbidities. SUMMARY In contrast to long-established opinion, an age-independent association between lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction was found in several recent population-based trials. The nature of this association, however, remains unclear. Future study is required to gain a better understanding of the possible underlying mechanisms.
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- Marleen van Dijk
- Department of Urology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Rosen RC, Catania J, Pollack L, Althof S, O'Leary M, Seftel AD. Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ): scale development and psychometric validation. Urology 2005; 64:777-82. [PMID: 15491719 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.04.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2004] [Accepted: 04/27/2004] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To validate a new, self-administered questionnaire for assessing key domains of sexual function and satisfaction in aging men with urogenital health concerns. METHODS The initial items were identified by patient interviews, review of current reports, and expert panel solicitation. The resulting 25-item questionnaire was subjected to psychometric evaluation and refinement using two discriminant validity studies in aging men with urogenital symptoms compared with age-matched controls. Psychometric tests of reliability, discriminant, and criterion validity were performed. RESULTS Qualitative testing revealed adequate comprehension and content validity of the initial item set. Two domains of sexual function (ejaculation, erection) were identified in the first discriminant validity study, each of which showed a high degree of internal consistency (alpha = 0.81 and alpha = 0.90, respectively) and test-retest reliability (r = 0.86 and r = 0.87, respectively). Both sexual function domains discriminated well between men with and without urogenital manifestations of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual dysfunction (P <0.001). An additional domain of sexual satisfaction was added in the second validation study, with similarly high internal consistency (alpha = 0.90) and test-retest reliability (r = 0.88). Tests of convergent and divergent validity, including correlations with standardized scales for depression (Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depressed Mood Scale), sexual function (International Index of Erectile Function), and life satisfaction (Fugl-Meyer), confirmed the criterion validity of the new measure. CONCLUSIONS The Male Sexual Health Questionnaire assesses sexual function and satisfaction in older men with urogenital symptoms of LUTS and sexual dysfunction. This new instrument has excellent psychometric properties and is well suited for use in clinical and research settings.
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- Raymond C Rosen
- Department of Psychiatry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA
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Zlotta AR, Teillac P, Raynaud JP, Schulman CC. Evaluation of Male Sexual Function in Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treated with a Phytotherapeutic Agent (Permixon®), Tamsulosin or Finasteride. Eur Urol 2005; 48:269-76. [PMID: 15939527 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2005.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2004] [Accepted: 03/24/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Sexual function is one of the aspects in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that has gained increasing attention. We compared the influence on men's sexuality of Permixon, a lipido-sterolic extract of Serenoa Repens, with Tamsulosin and Finasteride using a specific validated questionnaire exploring patient's sexual functions. METHODS A database was created comprising patients from 3 main double-blind, randomized studies - Permixon vs. Finasteride, Permixon vs. Tamsulosin and Permixon 160 mg vs. 320 mg including a total of 2511 patients. Three hundred fifty four were on Tamsulosin, 545 on Finasteride and 1612 patients on Permixon. LUTS were assessed using the I-PSS questionnaire. Peak flow rates and prostate volume were recorded. The MSF-4 questionnaire, including 4 items that explore the patient's interest in sex, quality of erection, achievement of orgasm and ejaculation, was used across the studies. This questionnaire was demonstrated as highly reproducible and both psychometrically and clinically valid across different cultures. Correlation coefficients were given to assess the linear relationship between continuous variables. RESULTS At 3 months, there were no statistically significant differences between the three treatment groups in terms of I-PSS or Qmax evolutions (all p values > 0.05). At 6 months, as compared to pretreatment data, there was a slight increase in sexual disorders in Tamsulosin (+0.3) and Finasteride (+0.8) treated patients while it slightly improved with Permixon therapy (-0.2). Ejaculation disorders were the most frequently reported side effects after Tamsulosin or Finasteride (both +0.2 on the specific MSF-4 question 4). There was no correlation between the evolution of the MSF-4 scores and the evolution in I-PSS neither in patients treated with Permixon, Finasteride or Tamsulosin. However, there was a slight correlation between the MSF-4 score at baseline and the I-PSS at baseline (r2 = 0.032). Although there was a correlation between the MSF-4 and age at baseline (r2 = 0.1452), there was no correlation between the evolution in MSF-4 during therapy and the age of the patients. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrates that Permixon therapy has no negative impact on male sexual function. Both Finasteride and Tamsulosin had a slight impact on sexual function, especially on ejaculation, although these effects were rare and in line with previous reports about these two drugs.
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- Alexandre R Zlotta
- Department of Urology, Erasme Hospital, University Clinics of Brussels, 808 route de Lennik, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium.
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Barqawi A, O'Donnell C, Kumar R, Koul H, Crawford ED. Correlation between LUTS (AUA-SS) and erectile dysfunction (SHIM) in an age-matched racially diverse male population: data from the Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW). Int J Impot Res 2005; 17:370-4. [PMID: 15889121 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia and sexual health in men participating in a national multicenter screening program was studied. A total of 12 679 men were screened for prostate cancer in the year 2003. Of these, 6641 men had completed both the American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUA-SS) and the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaires. We assessed the apparent effect of comorbidities (ischemic heart disease, hypertension, hypercholesteremia and diabetes), smoking habits and testosterone level on the overall sexual health. Age and race were also assessed as factors affecting the SHIM score. We used a general linear multivariable regression analysis to express the effect of these variables on the sexual health in these men adjusting for the apparent effect of LUTS. The mean and median age of the population was 58.4 +/- 9.8 and 58 y, respectively. The median AUA-SS was 4/25 (mean=5.7 +/- 5.3) and SHIM score was 19/25 (mean=16.3 +/- 5.9). Of the men, 4948 (75%) were Caucasian and 1154 (17%) were from African-American racial origin. A high AUA-SS appears to have a negative effect on the overall sexual health (P<0.05) after adjusting for all other confounding factors. As expected, age showed a significant inverse correlation with SHIM score (P<0.05). Caucasian men on average appear to have a significantly higher SHIM score by 6.5 points when compared to African-American men after adjusting for age, comorbidities, smoking habits, and AUA-SS (P<0.05). However, with increasing age, the difference in SHIM score diminishes between the two groups. Further, smoking and comorbidities were strong predictors of poor sexual health performance. Interestingly, hypogonadism (testosterone <300 ng/dl) was not a significant risk factor (P=0.104) when adjusting for all other variables. Nonetheless, in a univariate analysis, testosterone levels significantly correlated with reported SHIM scores (P<0.05). The overall sexual health in aging men is substantially affected not only by age, but by the severity of their urinary symptoms after adjusting for the most common known risk factors, suggesting perhaps a common underlying pathophysiology. Moreover, race appears to constitute another neglected potential risk factor, which should be investigated further in future studies.
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- A Barqawi
- Urologic Oncology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO 800010-0510, USA.
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Di Tonno F, Mazzariol C, Piazza N, Omacini S, Malossini G, Contemori G. Effects on Sexual Function by the Drugs used in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer. A Practical Guide for the Urologist. Urologia 2005. [DOI: 10.1177/039156030507200204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The effects on sexual function (SF) by the drugs commonly used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PC) have been analyzed. BPH therapy: alpha-blockers have no adverse effects on SF; the only one without significant hypotensive effect, Tamsulosin, can cause retrograde ejaculation in 4–8% of cases. 5-Alpha-reductase (Finasteride and Dutasteride) inhibitors could have detrimental effects on erectile function, libido and ejaculation in a small percentage of cases rarely exceeding 10%; these effects are reversible and their incidence reduces after 1 yr. Phytotherapy (extracts from pygeum africanum and serenoa repens) and mepartricin have no unfavorable action on SF. PC therapy: Loss of erectile function and libido are the norm with the use of LH-RH analogues, estrogens and steroidal antiandrogens (cyproterone acetate). Non-steroidal antiandrogens (Flutamide, Bicalutamide and Nilutamide) allow the preservation of SF in two-thirds of cases.
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- F. Di Tonno
- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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- Unità Operativa di Urologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
- Unità Semplice di Andrologia, Azienda ULSS 12 “Veneziana”, Presidio Ospedaliero di Venezia
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Huang WJ, Chen KK, Chang LS. Correlation between voiding and erectile function in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Chin Med Assoc 2005; 68:178-82. [PMID: 15850068 DOI: 10.1016/s1726-4901(09)70245-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and male sexual dysfunction remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between voiding and erectile function (EF) using the American Urological Association Symptom Index (AUA-SI) and International Index of EF (IIEF-15) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS From March 2001 to January 2002, 50 men (aged 43-92 years) with symptomatic BPH were enrolled in the study. They completed the AUA-SI and IIEF-15 questionnaires. An additional question about subjective erectile dysfunction (ED) was also evaluated. AUA-SI scores were divided into 3 categories (irritative, obstructive, and total), and IIEF-15 scores were divided into 6 categories (EF, orgasmic function [OF], sexual desire [SD], intercourse satisfaction [IS], overall satisfaction [OS], and total). RESULTS Irritative, obstructive and total AUA-SI scores were 7.8 +/- 3.7, 8.4 +/- 5.6 and 16.3 +/- 8.2, respectively. Scores in the 6 categories of the IIEF-15 questionnaire were as follows: EF, 12.1 +/- 10.1; OF, 3.7 +/- 3.8; SD, 4.4 +/- 2.0; IS, 4.5 +/- 4.4; OS, 4.4 +/- 2.6; and total, 29.4 +/- 22.2. No obvious correlation was noted between AUA-SI and IIEF-15 scores. Further, no statistical significance was noted, either between AUA-SI and IIEF-15 severity, or between AUA-SI and EF severity. Among 22 patients who self-reported the absence of ED, 17 (77%) had an EF-domain score less than 26. The mean age of patients with, versus those without, ED was significantly greater. CONCLUSION Voiding and EF, assessed by the AUA-SI and IIEF-15 questionnaires, respectively, are not correlated in patients with BPH.
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- Wei-Jung Huang
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Hoesl CE, Woll EM, Burkart M, Altwein JE. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is prevalent, bothersome and underdiagnosed in patients consulting urologists for benign prostatic syndrome (BPS). Eur Urol 2005; 47:511-7. [PMID: 15774251 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2004] [Accepted: 10/19/2004] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients visiting office-based urologists in Germany because of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and to evaluate the impact of ED on quality of life (QoL) in these patients. METHODS 500 office-based urologists in Germany were invited to evaluate 20 consecutive patients for erectile dysfunction, who presented because of BPH-related LUTS. Physicians provided information on demographic factors, duration and treatment history of BPH, severity of LUTS, ED risk factors, and assessed the patient for the clinical diagnosis of ED. Patients were asked to complete the German version of the IPSS to measure LUTS severity. ED-patients quantified erectile dysfunction and impact on quality of life with validated German questionnaires (Cologne assessment of male erectile dysfunction KEED, and Qol-Med). RESULTS Office-based urologists were aware of ED in 37.3% of 8768 patients presenting for LUTS before the study, 14.7% of patients were treated for ED. After the study-related assessment, physicians diagnosed ED in 62.1% of these patients and planned treatment in 46.9%. Severity of LUTS and ED prevalence correlated significantly after age-stratification. The incidence of ED was increased in patients with established ED risk factors. Mean QoL-Med score (best QoL: 100, worst QoL: 0) was 53.8 in patients with ED and 50.1 in ED-patients considering treatment. CONCLUSION ED is highly prevalent in LUTS patients visiting an office-based urologist and is accompanied by a profound impact on the quality of life. Apparently, even during an urological consultation many ED-patients are hesitant to actively ask for treatment. Sexual issues should become key considerations for physicians managing patients with LUTS, especially since effective and well established oral treatment for ED is available.
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- C E Hoesl
- Department of Urology, Hospital Barmherzige Brüder, Technical University Munich, Romanstr. 93, 80639 München, Germany
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Naspro R, Salonia A, Colombo R, Cestari A, Guazzoni G, Rigatti P, Montorsi F. Update of the minimally invasive therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Curr Opin Urol 2005; 15:49-53. [PMID: 15586031 DOI: 10.1097/00042307-200501000-00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The elevated impact benign prostatic hyperplasia has on patient quality of life has determined continuous research into the development of minimally invasive therapies aimed at restoring or preserving a good quality of life. The purpose of this review is to highlight recent developments in the field of minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and to determine their possible impact on everyday clinical practice. RECENT FINDINGS Recent publications have described some interesting new therapies and provided data concerning long-term follow up and cost-effectiveness that have been lacking up until now. The review mainly focuses on transurethral microwave thermotherapy, interstitial laser coagulation, transurethral laser ablation, laser prostatectomies (resection and enucleation), transurethral ethanol injection therapy, transurethral electrovaporization, and high-power (80-W) potassium titanyl phosphate laser vaporization. SUMMARY Recent developments, new approaches and long-term reports of previously described minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia are presented. Cost-effectiveness studies were also carried out to complete the comparison with standard everyday procedures. Currently, transurethral microwave thermotherapy seems to offer the soundest basis for management of the condition, providing the longest term follow up and the largest numbers of studies completed to date. Among surgical alternatives, holmium laser enucleation has gained ground as an encouraging new approach, being similar to standard transurethral resection of the prostate, but reducing perioperative morbidity with the same long-term results. More randomized comparisons correctly conducted need to be undertaken before an accurate general picture is available for the urologist.
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- Richard Naspro
- Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute-San Raffaele, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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