Identifying the Need to Discuss Infertility Concerns Affecting Testicular Cancer Patients: An Evaluation (INDICATE Study).

Men with testicular cancer (TC) risk impaired fertility. Fertility is a major concern for TC patients due to diagnosis in almost always reproductive ages and high overall survival. This study assessed counselling in regards to the risk of impaired fertility and sperm cryopreservation.

Discrepancy between Expectations and Experiences after Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Dutch Multicenter Study.

Objectives: To evaluate possible discrepancies between patients' expectations concerning sexual side effects related to prostate cancer treatment, based on the obtained information prior to treatment. Moreover, to determine if demographic or clinical factors may have an effect on the accuracy of patients' expectations concerning sexual side effects after treatment.

Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional survey was performed among men treated with prostatectomy, brachytherapy, external-beam radiotherapy and/or hormonal therapy.

Renal failure caused by severe pelvic organ prolapse.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), the transvaginal descent of pelvic organs, can cause mild hydronephrosis but rarely leads to a deterioration in kidney function. We present a case of severe uterovaginal prolapse that caused bilateral ureteral obstruction and led to renal failure and urinary tract infection. During outpatient follow-up, kidney function had already been deteriorating, but POP was not recognised as a causal factor.

Discussing sexuality in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery: a national survey of current practice in the Netherlands.

Background: Patient-reported outcomes have become increasingly important to assess the value of surgical procedures. Sexual function is a proven important constituent of quality of life, but is often overlooked by health care professionals. We aim to investigate to what extent plastic surgeons address or discuss issues concerning sexuality with their patients, and if there is a need for improvement.

Suitable sexual health care according to men with prostate cancer and their partners.

Purpose: To determine which health care provider and what timing is considered most suitable to discuss sexual and relational changes after prostate cancer treatment according to the point of view of men and their partners.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among men diagnosed with prostate cancer or treated after active surveillance, who received laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and/or hormonal therapy. If applicable, partners were included as well.

Unravelling current sexual care in chronic kidney disease: perspective of social workers.

Background: Fifty to eighty percent of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a form of sexual dysfunction (SD), even after renal transplantation. Despite this, inquiring about SD is often not included in the daily practice of renal care providers.

Objectives: This paper explores the perspectives of renal social workers regarding sexual care for patients and evaluates their practice, attitude towards responsibility and knowledge of SD.

The Discussion of Sexual Dysfunction Before and After Kidney Transplantation From the Perspective of the Renal Transplant Surgeon.

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common problem in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and endures in 50% of patients after kidney transplantation (KTx), diminishing patients' expectations of life after KTx. Unfortunately, SD is often ignored by renal care providers. Research questions as part of a research project among all renal care providers, transplant surgeons' perspectives were obtained on sexual health care for KTx recipients, including their opinion on who should be accountable for this care.

Sexual care for patients receiving dialysis: A cross-sectional study identifying the role of nurses working in the dialysis department.

Aims: To explore the role of nurses in the dialysis department in providing sexual care to patients receiving dialysis.

Background: Sexual health is not self-evident for patients undergoing dialysis; 70% experience sexual dysfunction. Nevertheless, sexual care is often not provided.

What is the role of nephrologists and nurses of the dialysis department in providing fertility care to CKD patients? A questionnaire study among care providers.

Purpose: This study evaluated current fertility care for CKD patients by assessing the perspectives of nephrologists and nurses in the dialysis department.

Methods: Two different surveys were distributed for this cross-sectional study among Dutch nephrologists (N = 312) and dialysis nurses (N = 1211).

Results: Response rates were 50.

Sling Surgery for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence After Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: New Data on the Virtue Male Sling and an Evaluation of Literature.

Objective: To provide a review of literature regarding the role of male slings in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and to evaluate the effects of the Virtue male sling in patients with post-TURP SUI.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review of literature was performed to identify all papers on the use of male slings in patients with post-TURP SUI. Second, a prospective cohort study was conducted on 8 patients who received the Virtue as surgical treatment of post-TURP SUI.

Dealing with patients facing a history of sexual abuse: A cross-sectional survey among Dutch general practitioners.

Background: Sexual abuse (SA) is a common problem. As the primary confidant, the general practitioner (GP) has a valuable role in identifying a history of abuse, specifically with regard to the commonly performed pelvic examination for cervical cancer screening.

Objectives: This study focused on GPs' practice patterns, knowledge, training need and barriers concerning asking patients about SA.

Omissions in Urology Residency Training Regarding Sexual Dysfunction Subsequent to Prostate Cancer Treatment: Identifying a Need.

Objective: To assess urology residents' current knowledge, practice, previous training, barriers, and training needs regarding prostate cancer treatment-related sexual dysfunction.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study inventoried the practice patterns and training need of urology residents attending a national training course in June 2015.

Results: Of 101 urology residents throughout the Netherlands, 87 attended the training (response rate 100%).

Discussing Sexual Dysfunction with Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Practice Patterns in the Office of the Nephrologist.

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common problem in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Sexual health remains a difficult subject to detect and discuss. Although many studies have been performed on the incidence of SD, little is known about practice patterns when it concerns quality of life (QoL)-related questions such as SD in the nephrologists' practice.

Sexual Concerns after (Pelvic) Radiotherapy: Is There Any Role for the Radiation Oncologist?

Introduction: Sexual function is an important aspect of quality of life, and may be impaired after (pelvic) radiation.

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify practice, responsibility attitudes, knowledge, and barriers of Dutch radiation oncologists regarding sexual counseling.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed using a 28-item questionnaire sent to all members of the Dutch Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.