Erectile Dysfunction Urologic Clinics Of North America Vol 32 N 4 Nov 2005

In this issue of Urologic Clinics, Guest Editors Alan W Shindel and Tom F. Lue bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sexual Dysfunction. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Sexual Wellness in transgender persons; Energy-based Therapies for ED; Oncology Survivorship and Sexual Wellness for Men and Women; Sexual Wellness in Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Patients; and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in Sexual Dysfunction, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Management of Penile Fracture; Physiology of Erection and Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction; Stem Cell and Gene-Based Therapy for ED; Management of Priapism; and more.

The relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer physiology resulted in a Nobel Prize almost 5 decades ago; scientists have been studying testosterone and its relationship to heart health, diabetes, bone density, and muscle development throughout the subsequent 50 years. Included in this issue is the clinical experience and research expertise of many of the leaders in this field.

This issue of Urologic Clinics provides the urologist with important updates to better manage patients requiring minimally invasive procedures. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Focal Therapy in Urology, Advances in Ureteroscopy, New Stent Technologies, and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on minimally invasive urology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including New Lasers for Kidney Stone Treatment; New Technologies for Treatment of BPH; Technology for 3D Printing and Simulation; Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Urology; Disposable Endoscopes in Urology: Current State and Future Prospects; and more.

This textbook seeks to determine the current state-of-the-art of reconstructive urethral surgery and to identify new trends in this subspecialty of reconstructive urology. To this end, inter- tionally known experts and opinion leaders in the field were invited to Hamburg, Germany to discuss and demonstrate today’s commonly used surgical techniques. Dialogues that took place during this convention, held in the spring of 2001 at the General Hospital in Hamburg-Harburg, are presented in book chapter format in this volume. The text is rounded out by live recordings of the most important of the surgical procedures. (DVD included with this compendium. ) Our desire was to publish, in close collaboration with Springer, a surgical textbook that p- sents the most important basic and modern techniques in urethral surgery. These techniques are underscored with simple and instructive drawings and »live surgery« video clips. We consciously chose not to make the text an all-inclusive surgical text. Thus the techniques included reflect a deliberate subjective selection on the part of the editors. We focused on the »renaissance« of graft techniques. Much of the material is concentrated on buccal mucosal and preputial grafts Two-stage surgical techniques, particularly for complex cases or patients who have undergone multiple previous operations, are also included. This book is written for all urologists.

This User’s Guide is intended to support the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and quality evaluation of registries created to increase understanding of patient outcomes. For the purposes of this guide, a patient registry is an organized system that uses observational study methods to collect uniform data (clinical and other) to evaluate specified outcomes for a population defined by a particular disease, condition, or exposure, and that serves one or more predetermined scientific, clinical, or policy purposes. A registry database is a file (or files) derived from the registry. Although registries can serve many purposes, this guide focuses on registries created for one or more of the following purposes: to describe the natural history of disease, to determine clinical effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of health care products and services, to measure or monitor safety and harm, and/or to measure quality of care. Registries are classified according to how their populations are defined. For example, product registries include patients who have been exposed to biopharmaceutical products or medical devices. Health services registries consist of patients who have had a common procedure, clinical encounter, or hospitalization. Disease or condition registries are defined by patients having the same diagnosis, such as cystic fibrosis or heart failure. The User’s Guide was created by researchers affiliated with AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program, particularly those who participated in AHRQ’s DEcIDE (Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions About Effectiveness) program. Chapters were subject to multiple internal and external independent reviews.

This book provides andrologists and other practitioners with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of male infertility and is designed to assist in the clinical management of patients. Clear guidance is offered on classification of infertility, sperm analysis interpretation and diagnosis. The full range of types and causes of male infertility are then discussed in depth. Particular attention is devoted to poorly understood conditions such as unexplained couple infertility and idiopathic male infertility, but the roles of diverse disorders, health and lifestyle factors and environmental pollution are also fully explored. Research considered stimulating for the reader is highlighted, reflecting the fascinating and controversial nature of the field. International treatment guidelines are presented and the role of diet and dietary supplements is discussed in view of their increasing importance. Clinicians will find that the book’s straightforward approach ensures that it can be easily and rapidly consulted.

The International Book of Erectile Dysfunction is a general textbook on erectile dysfunction written by leading world experts in the field. Basic and clinical research into the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of erectile function has made it possible to define specific organic disorders and diseases that can result in erectile dysfunction. Now, urologists and other clinicians in this field are able to differentiate between psychogenic and organic causes. The text is well-illustrated, complete with excellent graphics and schemes and will therefore be of use to all medical specialties that cover the male population. It will equally be appreciated by residents, fellows, urologists, reconstructive surgeons, internal doctors and endocrinologists. Each chapter is concise and clear. In addition, general considerations about erectile dysfunction, its etiology, pathophysiology and classifications are discussed. Important facts about its management (conservative or surgical), a variety of surgical procedures, detailed descriptions of different techniques, and possible tricks and traps are noted. Chapters on practical procedures and operative surgical techniques with illustrations are included to provide a detailed and easy reference to the commonly used forms of techniques and procedures. The International Book of Erectile Dysfunction brings together experts of basic science and the clinical management of different types of erectile dysfunction. The chapters cover current diagnostic procedures and treatment options, as well as discuss the current research, that is ongoing in the different areas of erectile dysfunction management.

Erectile dysfunction is a common problem that may result from a number of medical conditions. With increasing public awareness, men with ED are seeking medical help. This pocketbook will assist the physician in treating and managing ED effectively with either drugs or devices.