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Dr. Guglielmo Mantica
Email: guglielmo.mantica@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Integrated Sciences (DISC), University of Genova, 16126 Genova, Italy
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Research Interests: andrology, oncological urology, calculosis
Summary
Andrology is a branch of Urology which is becoming more and more relevant in the daily practice of urologists, with a growing number of patients looking for help for male reproductive and sexual health issues. This field is evolving quickly and covers several aspects, not only male infertility and erectile dysfunction, but also problems like hormonal imbalances, ejaculatory dysfunction, penile curvature, and even psychological and relational issues that involve both the individual and the couple as a whole.
Moreover, andrological surgery is also constantly growing and improving from a technological standpoint, with increasing demand and focus on both the functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients. As a result, it shares common interests not only with reconstructive urologic surgery but also with plastic surgery.
In this light, the goal of this Special Issue is to offer a wide and updated overview of what andrology means today, showing recent clinical and surgical advances, as well as multidisciplinary and holistic approaches that are more and more important in the management of these patients. The issue will also look toward the future of andrology, a field in continuous growth, with lots of opportunities for innovation and research.
We welcome original studies, reviews, case series, and commentaries from specialists around the world, to provide a useful and practical resource for all professionals dealing with andrological patients.
Topics of interest may include:
· New strategies in male infertility treatment
· Management of varicocele
· Erectile dysfunction: updates on therapy and devices
· Peyronie's disease: conservative and surgical options
· Hormonal disorders and testosterone therapy
· Ejaculatory disorders and sexual pain
· Sexual dysfunction and couple's relationship
· Reconstructive surgery for penile and genital conditions
· Fertility preservation in oncological and transgender patients
· Multidisciplinary and integrated care in andrology
· The role of telemedicine in sexual health
· Andrology education and training: current gaps and future needs
· Other topics
Keywords
andrology, urological oncology, male infertility treatment
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