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Erectile and ejaculatory outcomes after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: A comprehensive narrative review

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has emerged as a widely adopted surgical technique for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), regardless of prostate size; however, its impact on male sexual function—particularly in terms of erectile and ejaculatory outcomes—remains a subject of ongoing debate.
Muhammed Arif İbiş, Fabio Castiglione, Nawal Khan, Ömer Onur Çakır, Zafer Tokatlı, Önder Yaman   +5 more
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Prevalence of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in primiparae two years after cesarean section: cross-sectional study

São Paulo Medical Journal
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE There is uncertainty in the literature regarding the theory that obstetric events and pelvic floor injuries give rise to lower risk of subsequent urinary incontinence among women delivering via cesarean section than among women ...
Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Gabriela Marini, Fernanda Piculo, Cibele Vieira Cunha Rudge, Iracema Mattos Paranhos Calderon, Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge   +5 more
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Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation: A Standardized Protocol for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Advances in Urology, 2014
Introduction. Pelvic floor dysfunction syndromes present with voiding, sexual, and anorectal disturbances, which may be associated with one another, resulting in complex presentation. Thus, an integrated diagnosis and management approach may be required.
Rodrigo Pedraza, Javier Nieto, Sergio Ibarra, Eric M. Haas   +3 more
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Penile rehabilitation in men after radical robotic prostatectomy: Fact or fiction?

UroPrecision, EarlyView.
Abstract Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most frequent and distressing complications after radical prostatectomy (RP), significantly impairing patients’ quality of life and intimate relationships. Penile rehabilitation (PR) aims to preserve erectile tissue integrity, prevent fibrosis, and facilitate early functional recovery by restoring ...
Karen Zhang, Arnold P. P. Achermann, Hunter Hasley, Richard Bennett, Andrew Guo, Mohammed Mahdi, Lucas G. C. R. de Amorim, Helen L. Bernie, Thairo A. Pereira   +8 more
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Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva, InMode) in Pelvic Floor Restoration

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019
Background:. Postpartum pelvic floor disorders are estimated to impact 24% of women in the United States. This study describes the use of a radiofrequency device (Votiva, InMode) for postpartum pelvic floor restoration using an electrostimulator to ...
Erez Dayan, MD, Henry Ramirez, MD, Lacy Westfall, RN, Spero Theodorou, MD   +3 more
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Recent advances of non‐invasive sensors for smart wearable respiratory monitoring

VIEW, EarlyView.
Respiration contains rich physiological and pathological information, making it one of the most fundamental and continuous vital signs. Respiration monitoring is a non‐invasive and simple, but incredibly powerful, tool for assessing health, managing disease, and tracking fitness.
Jianhui Chen, Baoxiang Yang, Chang Peng, Bao Yang, Licheng Zhou, Zhenyu Jiang, Zejia Liu, Yiping Liu, Liqun Tang   +8 more
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Imaging of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
The pelvic floor, which is divided into anterior, middle, and posterior compartments, receives support from muscles, endopelvic fascia, and ligaments that support the pelvic organs and prevent organ prolapse.
Anu Eapen, Aisha Lakhani, Sneha Hiriyanna, Shobiga Natarajan, Goldwin H. Cecil, Kurian Eapen, Nithish Pravin, Saloni Yadav, Betty Simon, Anuradha Chandramohan   +9 more
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The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
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Effect of intravaginal vibratory versus electric stimulation on the pelvic floor muscles: A randomized clinical trial

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2019
Introduction: According to the International Urogynecological Association and International Continence Society people with normal pelvic floor muscle function should have the ability to voluntarily and involuntarily contract and relax these muscles ...
Marina P. Rodrigues, Lia J.F. Barbosa, Luciana L. Paiva, Suzana Mallmann, Paulo R.S. Sanches, Charles F. Ferreira, José G.L. Ramos   +6 more
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Comparative Effects of Clinical Pilates Training and Aerobic Exercise on Menopausal Symptoms, Quality of Life, Sleep and Depression: A Randomised Controlled Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the effects of Clinical Pilates (CP) training and aerobic exercise (AE) on menopausal symptoms, depressive symptoms, quality of life (QoL), and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Design Parallel‐group randomised controlled trial. Setting A Healthy Life Center in Bitlis, Turkey.
Başak Can, Serkan Usgu, Günseli Usgu
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