ArticleSurgical endoscopy2020
Surgically induced weight loss effects on sexual quality of life of obese men: a prospective evaluation.
Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06527170 (Improved Erectile Function After Bariatric Surgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Improved Erectile Function After Bariatric Surgery: Role of Testosterone and Other Factors
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of different Metabolic Bariatric Surgeries in Testosterone Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2025Pooled it
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- Health-related quality of life outcomes following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus one anastomosis gastric bypass.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2023Article
- Effects of bariatric surgery on testosterone level and sexual function in men with obesity: A retrospective study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Article
- Impact of Functional Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass with Fundectomy and Gastric Remnant Exploration (LRYGBfse) on Patients' Quality of Life: Trajectory and 5-Year Follow-up Result.Obesity surgery · 2020Article
- Male Obesity Associated Gonadal Dysfunction and the Role of Bariatric Surgery.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundSexual difficulties are common among obese patients, but only a few research studies have examined the relationship between obesity and sexual quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of bariatric surgery to improve sexual function and related quality of life in obese men.
methodsProspective study including consecutive male patients undergoing bariatric surgery procedures, both sleeve gastrectomy and Roux en Y gastric bypass, between 2013 and 2017. Anthropometric parameters, biochemical and hormonal assessment and QoL questionnaires [International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI), Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire] were collected before and 12 months after surgery.
results44 male patients were recruited in the study. 40/44 (90.91%) underwent a SG and 4/44 a RYGB (9.09%). Median age was 43.45 years. Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, body weight and body mass index significantly decreased 12 months after surgery, with a median weight loss of 49 kg and a median BMI difference of 14.28 kg/m
conclusionsSexual impairment in morbidly obese men represents an underestimated problem, with a high prevalence in the IIEF domains in our series. Bariatric surgery represents the most effective therapy of morbid obesity, having a tremendous impact on metabolic profile, sexual function and self-perceived QoL.
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