Publications by authors named "T Toprak"
Purpose: The objective of this manuscript is to assess the effect of varicocele repair (VR) in patients with clinical varicoceles on serum total testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and inhibin B serum levels.
Materials And Methods: The study was performed in compliance with the Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies (MOOSE) guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). All eligible studies were selected following the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison/Comparator, Outcomes, Study design) model.
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- A study was conducted with 1703 males and 139 female partners in Turkey to measure average penis size and evaluate couples' perspectives on its importance for sexual satisfaction.
- The findings showed that the average flaccid penis length was 8.44 cm and the average stretched length was 12.27 cm, with girth measuring 8.23 cm; both males and females considered erect length and girth important for sexual pleasure.
- Despite the participants' beliefs about the significance of penis size, comparisons indicated no major difference between average measurements and ideal lengths, suggesting many men may not need surgery to meet perceived standards.
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- The study explores how different sexual positions impact ejaculation duration and the overall control of ejaculation, which is important for sexual pleasure.
- Conducted through an online survey with 1904 heterosexual men aged 18-65, it looked at factors related to premature ejaculation (PE) and how these men engage in various sexual positions.
- Results indicated a significant preference for doggy style across all groups, with non-PE participants more likely to change positions when close to ejaculation compared to PE participants, suggesting that adjusting sexual positions may help manage PE.
There has been much controversy about the true value of varicocele repair for improving fertility and the chances of natural conception. This review summarizes the latest research findings, current professional societies' recommendations, and the conclusions of recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The current evidence suggests a positive role for varicocele repair in improving basic sperm parameters and increasing the likelihood of natural pregnancy.
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- The study evaluates the intraoperative workload of surgeons performing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer using systematic evidence from various research studies.
- A total of 11 studies were analyzed, focusing on workload assessments through questionnaires like the NASA-TLX and SURG-TLX, with scores indicating varying levels of workload experienced by surgeons.
- Factors influencing the surgeon's workload included mental and physical demands, experience, surgical techniques, and teamwork dynamics, with findings suggesting that RARP is manageable for surgeons despite its mental challenges.