Publications by authors named "Raheem O"
Purpose: There is increased interest in regenerative therapies (RTs) to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the need for society's guidelines has led to varied practices. This study aims to investigate current global practices, address the heterogeneity in treatment protocols and evaluations, and establish expert recommendations in clinical practice.
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- Overactive bladder (OAB) is frequently observed in patients with multiple sclerosis, prompting the study to explore treatment options.* -
- The study involved 45 participants with MS who were assigned to three groups: one receiving biofeedback and pelvic floor exercises, another receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation and pelvic floor exercises, and a control group with only pelvic floor exercises.* -
- Both treatment methods showed improvement in bladder function, but there was no significant difference in outcomes between the groups; however, biofeedback was noted to be more effective than transcranial magnetic stimulation.*
Background: The ventral and distal aspects of the corpora cavernosa are the thinnest, increasing the likelihood of cylinder extrusion or crossover complications pertaining to inflatable penile prosthesis procedures. A double distal corporal anchoring double stitch can be used to robustly secure impending lateral extrusions and crossovers of implant cylinders. It is a novel, effective corrective measure for the uncommon complication of migrated cylinders in inflatable penile prosthesis placement.
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- Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR) is performed to extract sperm from men with azoospermia and may result in reduced testosterone levels and other hormonal changes post-operation.* -
- A systematic review analyzed 17 studies involving 1,685 azoospermic men, revealing a significant decrease in testosterone after SSR, but no major changes in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), or testicular volume.* -
- The study highlights the importance of considering potential sexual dysfunction and the psychosocial impacts of SSR in postoperative care and preoperative discussions.*
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had widespread implications on various aspects of life; however, there is a paucity of longitudinal data regarding its impact on sexual behavior. To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in frequency of sexual activity and partner dynamics in the United States, we utilized data from the General Social Survey (GSS). This biannual survey of adults in the United States, provided responses from 12,791 participants, enabling a comparative analysis of sexual behaviors between pre-COVID-19 (2016 and 2018, n = 5215 respondents) and COVID-19 periods (2021 and 2022, n = 7576 respondents).
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- The review emphasizes the importance of accurately estimating penile curvature for treating Peyronie's disease and congenital conditions, noting current methods lack standardization and can be inaccurate.
- Recent advancements include AI and automated tools that offer promising accuracy for curvature assessment, applicable in home and clinical settings.
- Further research is necessary to validate these tools in real-world clinical practice and understand their impact on patient outcomes.
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- The study reviews the use of hyaluronic acid as a nonsurgical treatment in urology, highlighting its potential and the current state of research.
- A comprehensive analysis was conducted on 33 studies, focusing on metrics such as penile girth and ejaculatory latency, with most studies showing positive outcomes and rare complications.
- Despite encouraging results, variability in study quality is noted, emphasizing the need for standardized approaches in future randomized controlled trials.
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- * A survey created by Global Andrology Forum experts was disseminated online, collecting responses from 479 ED specialists across 62 countries, leading to insights on the most commonly used RT methods.
- * Results indicate that RT is becoming more popular, especially among middle-aged patients with mild-to-moderate ED, but the lack of robust evidence and guidelines highlights a need for further research in this area.
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- Partial penectomy (PP) is often preferred over total penectomy (TP) for treating penile cancer because it helps preserve urinary function, but direct comparisons of results between the two procedures were previously lacking.
- A study analyzed data from 260 penile cancer patients (67 TP and 193 PP) to evaluate differences in pre-operative risk factors and outcomes, finding that PP patients generally had fewer health issues and better recovery metrics than TP patients.
- Key findings indicated that PP patients experienced shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, less need for additional surgeries, and fewer comorbid conditions; however, information on postoperative sexual function post-treatment is still limited.
Introduction: Patients with long-term chronic illnesses frequently present with hypogonadism, which is primarily managed through exogenous testosterone. These same patients also experience a high degree of cachexia, a loss of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue.
Objective: To perform a contemporary review of the literature to assess the effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for managing chronic disease-associated cachexia.
Background: Priapism is a rare condition characterized by persistent erection of the penis that lasts more than 4 hours in the absence of sexual stimulation and is associated with significant morbidity and complications, including erectile dysfunction and penile fibrosis. Surgical management of priapism can be extremely challenging. We herein provide a comprehensive review that aims to evaluate the role of penile prosthesis (PP) implantation in the management of priapism.
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- - A 60-year-old man experienced serious penile issues, including purulent discharge, swelling, and urinary difficulties, after a surgical procedure for ischemic priapism.
- - Imaging tests revealed gas and fluid buildup in his penile tissue, indicating a severe infection, potentially with abscess formation.
- - Despite multiple surgeries to remove infected tissue, the situation worsened, resulting in gangrene and ultimately leading to a partial penectomy.
Background: Microdenervation of the spermatic cord (MSCD) is an effective treatment modality for men with intractable scrotal content pain. For patients not interested in preserving fertility, some centers advocate ligation of the vas during denervation, while others prefer stripping of the vas deferens to preserve the vasal artery, hence preserving vasculature to the testis and possibly decreasing post-operative congestion pain.
Objective: To compare outcomes of patients with chronic orchialgia, who underwent MSCD by either stripping or ligating the vas deferens.