Erectile dysfunction - when tablets don't work.

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common clinical problem managed in the general practice setting. While the majority of men will find phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors effective, there is a subgroup of men who require second and third line therapies.

Objective: This article provides an overview of ED and its management with particular focus on the group of patients in whom oral agents fail.

Postprostatectomy stress urinary incontinence - Current and evolving therapies.

Background: Postprostatectomy stress urinary incontinence (PPSUI) is a clinically significant problem with an incidence of 3-60%.

Objective: This article discusses the indications and efficacy of current and evolving surgical therapies for PPSUI as a guide for general practitioners.

Discussion: Surgical intervention can be considered for bothersome PPSUI persisting longer than 12 months for which conservative therapy has failed.