Publications by authors named "K van Renterghem"
Introduction: Vasectomy is a widely used, safe, effective method of permanent contraception and contributes to healthy sexuality.
Aims: We have conducted a 3-step observational clinical study to develop a vasectomy regret risk score and guide patients and clinicians when discussing a vasectomy.
Methods: A 3-step approach has been followed.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze pre- and intraoperative factors influencing the integrity of corporal bodies after placing an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), focusing on the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
- Researchers reviewed a database of over 5,400 IPP surgeries conducted between 2016 and 2021, identifying significant predictors for complications linked to corporal integrity.
- Key predictors for complications included revision surgery, older age, and medical conditions like coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease, indicating the need for consideration of these factors during IPP placement to reduce risks.
Background: While various treatment modalities exist, penile prosthesis (PP) implantation offers a permanent solution for patients that do not respond to or are not suitable for other treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
Aim: The aim of this study was to establish stretched penile length before surgery as a reliable determining factor of penile length after penile implant surgery.
Methods: For this study, data on penile length before and after PP surgery from three European centers was analyzed.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to identify factors influencing the length of penile implants in men undergoing primary inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement at multiple surgical centers from July 2016 to July 2021.
- - Findings revealed that older age, Asian ethnicity, history of radical prostatectomy, and the infrapubic surgical approach were linked to shorter implant lengths, while Black or African American ethnicity was associated with longer implants.
- - Understanding these associations can help doctors better counsel patients about potential implant lengths and set realistic expectations for postoperative outcomes.