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The Effect of Double-J Stents on Male Sexual Function

Double-J Stentlerin Erkek Cinsel Fonksiyonu Üzerine Etkisi

Mehmet Emin Şirin(UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, ANKARA DIŞKAPI YILDIRIM BEYAZIT HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES)0000-0003-1186-2856
Erkan Ölçücüoğlu(SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ANKARA SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ, CERRAHİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, ÜROLOJİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-9101-5253
Muhammed Emin Polat(SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İSTANBUL TAKSİM SAĞLIK UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ, CERRAHİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, ÜROLOJİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0003-0271-0746
Pages
263–269
Publication Date
2023-06-30
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Keywords: double-j stent; iief-5; male sexuality

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Objective & Hypothesis:ABSTRACT Aim: In this study, we aimed to contribute to the literature by investigating the effect of double-j stent (DJS), which is frequently used after URS/RIRS, on erectile function.
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Key Findings & Data:Demographic data, alpha-blocker use, type of surgery, IPSS, IIEF-5, VAS score, and the duration of stenting were evaluated by univariate analysis. p 0.05), while a statistically significant positive correlation was found with VAS score (r: 0.306 and p:0.01).
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Conclusion & Impact:Keywords: double-j stent; iief-5; male sexuality
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⚙️Variables:double-j stent · iief-5 · erkek cinselliği

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ABSTRACT Aim: In this study, we aimed to contribute to the literature by investigating the effect of double-j stent (DJS), which is frequently used after URS/RIRS, on erectile function. Material and Methods: This retrospective study included male patients who underwent DJS after URS/RIRS for ureteral and/or renal stones. Demographic data, alpha-blocker use, type of surgery, IPSS, IIEF-5, VAS score, and the duration of stenting were evaluated by univariate analysis. p 0.05), while a statistically significant positive correlation was found with VAS score (r: 0.306 and p:0.01). A statistically significant change was observed between IIEF-5 score with stent and IIEF-5 score 4 weeks after stent removal (15.72±6.49 and 20.63±4.81, respectively) (p<0.001). Conclusion: DJS has a negative, albeit temporary, effect on male sexual health. This effect is particularly pronounced in the young, healthy and sexually active population. We believe that randomized prospective studies with larger numbers of patients and evaluation of patient comorbidities and hormonal status are needed to clarify the impact of DJS on male sexual health. Keywords: double-j stent; iief-5; male sexuality

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Amaç: Bu çalışmamızla URS/RIRS sonrası çok sık kullanılan double-J stentler’in (DJS) erektil fonksiyon üzerine etkisini araştırarak literatüre katkıda bulunmayı amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu retrospektif çalışmada, üreter ve/veya böbrek taşı nedeniyle yapılan URS/RIRS sonrası DJS uygulanan erkek hastalar yer almaktadır. Hastaların stentli iken ve stent çıkarıldıktan sonraki İİEF-5 skor değişimi ile demografik verileri, alfa blokör kullanımı, cerrahi türü, IPSS, İİEF-5, VAS skoru ve stent takılı kalma süresi univariate analiz ile değerlendirildi. p 0,05) VAS skoru ile istatistiksel anlamlı pozitif korelasyon saptandı (r: 0,306 ve p:0,01). Stentli İİEF-5 skoru ile stent çıkarılmasından 4 hafta sonraki İİEF-5 skoru arasında istatistiksel anlamlı değişim gözlendi (15,72±6,49 ve 20,63±4,81, sırasıyla) (p<0,001). Sonuç: DJS, erkek cinsel sağlığını geçici de olsa olumsuz etkilemektedir. Özellikle de genç, sağlıklı ve cinsel aktif popülasyonda bu etki daha belirgin olarak ön plana çıkmaktadır. DJS’nin erkek cinsel sağlığı üzerine etkilerinin daha net ortaya konulabilmesi için randomize prospektif ve daha fazla sayıda hasta ile yapılan, ayrıca hastaların ek hastalıklarıyla birlikte hormonal durumlarının da değerlendirildiği çalışmalara gereksinim olduğuna inanmaktayız. Anahtar Kelimeler: double-j stent; iief-5; erkek cinselliği

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Şirin, M. E., Karaaslan, M., Ölçücüoğlu, E., Polat, M. E., Yılmaz, M. (2023). The Effect of Double-J Stents on Male Sexual Function. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2, 263–269. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1288517

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