Long-term impact of commonly performed operations in pediatric urology on reproductive and sexual health.
Alexandra GeadaDhaval JivanjiDaniel M TennenbaumArmin GhomeshiRaghuram ReddyMichael SencajJamie ThomasDaniel E NassauRanjith RamasamyPublished in: Therapeutic advances in urology (2024)
Infertility and sexual dysfunction are multivariable entities, with etiologies both congenital and acquired. At the same time, many common pediatric urology surgeries are performed to correct anatomic pathology that may lead to reproductive dysfunction in adulthood. This review highlights the need for diagnosis and management of pediatric urologic conditions as these conditions may impact long-term sexual function post-operatively.