To determine the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological therapy in men older than 18 years with primary or secondary anorgasmia in terms of induced orgasm, improvement of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), or Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX).
Methods
we conducted this systematic review according to the recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration and following the PRISMA Statement. We designed a search strategy in MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, LILACS, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from inception to the present. We assessed the risk of bias based on the STROBE statement for observational studies and the Rob 2.0 tool for clinical trials.
Results
234 patients were included, and 232 were treated with pharmacological therapy in seven studies. Some pathologies reported were a history of prostatectomy, hypogonadism, psychiatric disorders, and use of antidepressants.
Cabergoline was the most frequently administered treatment, followed by yohimbine and bupropion. The cabergoline improved orgasm in 66% of the population and yohimbine in 55%. The change in IIEF orgasmic function improved significantly with cabergoline and bupropion (P = <0.001 and P = 0.002). The ASEX improved with pycnogenol and was maintained in months 2,3 and 4 (p ≤ 0.05). The side effects reported were mild in three studies. Amantadine required discontinuation due to depression.
Conclusion
Pharmacological therapy with cabergoline, yohimbine, bupropion, and pycnogenol can have a positive effect on the orgasmic function of patients with primary or secondary anorgasmia.
目的:从诱导性高潮、改善国际勃起功能指数(IIEF)或亚利桑那性体验量表(ASEX)的角度,确定药物治疗对18岁以上原发性或继发性性高潮障碍男性的有效性和安全性。方法:我们根据Cochrane协作网的建议并遵循PRISMA声明进行系统评价。我们在MEDLINE (OVID)、EMBASE、LILACS和Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central)中设计了一个从开始到现在的搜索策略。我们根据观察性研究的STROBE声明和临床试验的Rob 2.0工具评估偏倚风险。结果:纳入234例患者,7项研究中有232例患者接受了药物治疗。一些病理报告是前列腺切除术,性腺功能减退,精神疾病和使用抗抑郁药的历史。卡麦角林是最常用的治疗方法,其次是育亨宾和安非他酮。卡麦角林提高了66%的人的性高潮,育亨宾提高了55%。结论:卡麦角林、育亨宾、安非他酮、碧诺酚等药物治疗对原发性或继发性性高潮障碍患者的性高潮功能均有积极影响。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501868
A Alcántara Montero
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Pub Date : 2025-10-11DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501867
G Sánchez-Villaseñor, J P Gómez-Sierra, A González-Ojeda, C Fuentes-Orozco
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501821
Ismail Selvi , M. İrfan Dönmez , Numan Baydilli , Yesica Quirroz Madarriaga , Rianne J.M. Lammers , Edoardo Bindi , Simone Sforza , Fardod O'Kelly , Bernhard Haid , Beatriz Banuelos Marco , Lisette A. t' Hoen
Introduction
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) may have long lasting effects on affected individuals, especially in females. Its intertwined relationship with urinary tract infection (UTI) has been well documented and there is a further risk during pregnancy where UTIs are more problematic.
Objective
To analyze existing data within the literature to identify factors associated with pregnancy-related complications in women with a history of VUR in childhood.
Methods
PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify all published reports of pregnancy outcomes in women with a history of VUR in childhood up to January 2024 (PROSPERO Registration ID: CRD42024550470). Selection criteria included all English-language original articles reporting pregnancy outcomes (maternal and fetal morbidities) in pregnant patients with a history of VUR in childhood. After screening and eligibility assessment, 17 articles met the PICO inclusion criteria.
Results
The search yielded 1060 papers, of which 17 remained after exclusions, and assessed 2349 women with a history of VUR in childhood,1167 pregnant women and a total of 2206 pregnancies. Compared with the general obstetric population, the results showed an increased rate of pregnancy-related complications (particularly febrile urinary tract infection, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia) in the presence of renal scarring, even if the women had undergone anti-reflux surgery in childhood, but not persistent low-grade VUR.
Conclusion
Despite the lack of larger prospective randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up, based on the findings of this systematic review, we conclude that close monitoring during pregnancy should be recommended in the presence of persistent high-grade VUR or in women with renal scarring, even if VUR has resolved.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501815
S. Juste-Alvarez, C. García-Rayo Encina, C. Gómez del Cañizo, M. Hernandez-Arroyo, N.R. Miranda-Utrera, A. Rodriguez-Antolin, F. Guerrero-Ramos Félix
Introduction
Up to 15% of muscle-invasive bladder cancers (MIBC) arise from the progression of a non-muscle-invasive neoplasm. Despite sharing similar treatment strategies, the literature reports differences in survival rates between these two groups. This study aims to identify differences in recurrence and survival that may influence individualized treatment approaches.
Material and methods
Prospective study of cystectomies performed for MIBC between 2011 and 2023, collecting demographic, diagnostic, treatment, and recurrence data (local, urothelial, or distant). A comparative and multivariate analysis was conducted.
Results
We did not observe significant differences in recurrence rates between primary and progressive MIBC. However, the group with progression showed better overall survival (OS) rates at 2, 5 and 10 years (100%, 90%, 55%) compared to the primary (80%, 55%, 35%; p = 0.012), as well as better cancer-specific survival (CSS) (100%, 100%, 95% vs. 85%, 77%, 65%; p = 0.033). Independent risk factors for recurrence include pN+ (OR: 3.72) and lymphovascular invasion (LVI) (OR: 5.53). Predictors of lower OS include age, nodal involvement, LVI and relapse at any level. For CSS, predictors include nodal involvement, LVI and relapse at any level.
Conclusions
In our series, patients with progressive MIBC have better OS and CSS. For both groups, pN + and LVI are independent risk factors for recurrence. Nodal involvement, LVI and relapse at any level are predictors of poorer OS and CSS.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501825
I.B. de Angst , M. Reichert , M.I. Dönmez , Y. Quiroz , F. O’Kelly , S. Sforza , W.M. Bramer , B. Bañuelos , E. Bindi , I. Selvi , F. Brandt , E. Starink , J. Stufken , A. Territo , A. López-Abad , R.J.M. Lammers , L.A. 't Hoen
Introduction and objectives
Urological complications are common after kidney transplantation (KTx), mostly in the form of ureterovesical obstruction or leakage. Routine ureteral stenting was previously shown to reduce these complications on the expense of other complications such as urinary tract infections (UTI). There is no consensus on optimal duration of stents, and relevant literature on this topic is lacking. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and compare the incidences of stent-related complications using short (<2 weeks; SD) and long (≥2 weeks; LD) stent duration after pediatric KTx.
Material and methods
A systematic search in Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane, and clinicaltrial.gov was performed. Studies reporting on children (0–18 years) undergoing KTx with intraoperative ureteral stenting with at least one month follow up were included. Data on surgical and outcome characteristics were extracted.
Results
From a total of 322 articles, 14 studies were included, reporting on 971 pediatric KTx of whom 411 were female (42%). Sample sizes ranged from 32 to 146 patients. Mean or median age at time of transplantation ranged from 3.36 to 14.7 years. A systematic synthesis approach was used to summarize results. Of the four comparative studies, only one showed significantly more post-transplant UTIs in the LD group, without a significant difference in other urological complications.
Conclusions
Due to lack of good quality studies, it remains uncertain whether a short stent duration is safer and more feasible for reducing the incidence of stent-related complications in pediatric KTx, while also preventing stenosis or leakage at the ureterovesical anastomosis.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501798
S.E. Romero Zoghbi , F. López Campos , D. Sanz-Rosa , J. Fernández Ibiza , I.J. Thuissard-Vasallo , C. Andreu-Vázquez , C. Laria , J. Andreescu Yagüe , E. Krumina , A. Ocanto , M. Mateos , L.A. Glaría , J.A. García Cuesta , D. Gonsalves , C. Fernández , D. Esteban , J. Begara de la Fuente , D. Rivas , E. López Ramírez , L. Aakki , F. Couñago
Introduction
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an effective option for the treatment of localized prostate cancer; however, data from real-world clinical practice remain limited.
Material and methods
Between January 2020 and December 2023, 251 patients with localized prostate cancer treated with SBRT were included in 12 centers in Spain. The treatment volume included prostate ± seminal vesicles, without prophylactic pelvic radiotherapy. A dose of 35−40 Gy was prescribed in 5 fractions, every other day. Acute genitourinary (GU), gastrointestinal (GI) and sexual toxicity was assessed up to 6 months post-treatment using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0.
Results
A total of 251 patients were classified based on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®) classification. Four percent of patients had very low-risk disease, 26.3% low-risk, and 66.5% intermediate-risk (27.1% favorable intermediate and 39.4% unfavorable intermediate). Additionally, 2.8% were classified as high-risk and 0.4% as very high-risk. The median patient age was 72 years (range: 65–76), and the baseline PSA was 6.7 ng/ml (range: 5.3–8.7). The median SBRT dose was 40 Gy (range: 35–40 Gy). Grade 2 acute GU toxicity occurred in 6.4% of patients, and grade 3 in 0.4%. Grade 2 GI toxicity was observed in 0.8%, with no cases of grade 3 GI toxicity. Regarding sexual toxicity, 11.2% of patients experienced grade 2, and 1.2% grade 3 toxicity.
Conclusions
Five-fraction SBRT is a feasible and safe treatment with a low incidence of acute toxicity.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501808
B. Kozubaev , S. Oguz Demirdogen , T. Aksakalli , F. Ozkaya , S. Adanur
Objective
This study compares the clinical outcomes of Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy and Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) lithotripsy in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones <20 mm.
Materials and methods
Patients who underwent RIRS for renal stones <20 mm between September 2022 and November 2023 were prospectively analyzed. They were randomly assigned to either the TFL or Ho:YAG laser group using a sealed-envelope method. Preoperative demographics, stone characteristics, kidney-ureter-bladder x-ray (KUB), ultrasound and noncontrast computer tomography (NCCT) scan findings were recorded. Operative time, laser usage time, postoperative stone-free rate (SFR), and complications were assessed and statistically analyzed.
Results
A total of 126 patients (mean age: 49.16 ± 15.18 years; 64.3% male, 35.7% female) were included. The TFL group (n = 64, 50.8%) had significantly shorter operative and laser usage times than the Ho:YAG laser group (n = 62, 49.2%) (operative time: 45.77 ± 15.67 min vs. 52.79 ± 18.11 min, p = 0.031; laser usage: 29.84 ± 13.32 min vs. 36.39 ± 15.75 min, p = 0.024). No significant SFR difference was found between groups (TFL group: n = 57, 91.8% vs. Ho:YAG laser group: n = 60, 93.8% ; p = 0.488).
Conclusion
In the treatment of kidney stones smaller than 20 mm using laser lithotripsy, both TFL and Ho:YAG laser are effective, safe, and associated with low complication rates. However, the use of TFL significantly reduces operative time and lithotripsy time, potentially improving surgical efficiency. Further studies with larger patient cohorts are necessary to validate these findings and provide additional insights into the advantages and limitations of each laser type.
目的:比较钬激光碎石术(Ho:YAG)和铥光纤激光碎石术(TFL)在肾结石逆行肾内手术(RIRS)中的临床效果。材料和方法:行RIRS治疗肾结石患者结果:共126例患者(平均年龄:49.16±15.18岁;男性64.3%,女性35.7%)。TFL组(n = 64, 50.8%)的手术时间和激光使用时间均显著短于Ho:YAG激光组(n = 62, 49.2%)(手术时间:45.77±15.67 min vs 52.79±18.11 min, p = 0.031;激光用法:29.84±13.32分钟和36.39±15.75分钟,p = 0.024)。两组间SFR差异无统计学意义(TFL组:n = 57, 91.8% vs Ho:YAG激光组:n = 60, 93.8%;p = 0.488)。结论:激光碎石治疗小于20mm肾结石,TFL和Ho:YAG激光均有效、安全,并发症发生率低。然而,TFL的使用显著减少了手术时间和碎石时间,潜在地提高了手术效率。有必要对更大的患者群体进行进一步的研究,以验证这些发现,并进一步了解每种激光类型的优点和局限性。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2025.501826
P. Vázquez Carral
Introduction
Calcium oxalate kidney stones—the most common type of renal calculi—are closely associated with dietary and metabolic factors. An appropriate dietary approach can help prevent their formation and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of dietary interventions involving adequate calcium intake combined with oxalate control in preventing the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Evidence acquisition
An integrative review was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Dialnet (2014–2024), following PRISMA guidelines, focusing on calcium and oxalate dietary management in kidney stone disease.
Evidence synthesis and conclusions
The reviewed evidence indicates that an adequate calcium intake (800–1,200 mg/day) reduces intestinal oxalate absorption and, consequently, urinary oxalate excretion. Additionally, hydration, sodium restriction, and urine alkalinization with citrate are complementary dietary strategies. Recent studies also suggest that urinary microbiota and genetic predisposition may influence individual responses to dietary interventions. Overall, a personalized dietary approach may constitute an effective and accessible strategy for the prevention of calcium oxalate kidney stones. However, the current body of evidence is limited by methodological constraints and heterogeneity across studies.
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) invades the inferior vena cava (IVC) in 4%–10% of cases, increasing the risk of surgical complications that affect oncological outcomes.
Materials and methods
The research question was defined using the PICOST acronym. An exhaustive search, material selection, and data extraction were conducted in duplicate and independently. Original articles were included on patients with metastatic RCC (mRCC) with thrombus in the IVC, treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors with or without tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN). Studies involving patients with thrombi localized solely to the renal artery or atrium were excluded.
Results
A total of 17 articles were included: one retrospective cohort, five retrospective case series, and 11 retrospective case reports. In total, 32 patients were analyzed; 10 were excluded due to the absence of metastases. In most cases, the size of the primary tumor decreased. Regarding the thrombus in the IVC, based on the level, out of 22 patients, 7 remained unchanged, 13 showed a reduction (9 by one level, 3 by two levels, and 1 by three levels), and one showed an increase. In another case, the magnitude of the reduction in thrombus size or level was not specified. Tumor thrombus size decreased even in cases where the level remained unchanged.
Conclusions
Patients with mRCC and thrombus in the IVC may benefit from neoadjuvant treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, with or without TKIs, and delayed cytoreductive nephrectomy.
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