ArticleSexual medicine2024
The urinary and sexual outcomes of buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty versus end-to-end anastomosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
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- Evaluating intermediate-term functional outcomes of double-sided buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for anterior urethral stricture.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Application of decellularized tilapia skin in rabbit urethral reconstruction: an experimental study.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The urinary and sexual outcomes after urethroplasty may be a concern for patients, but there are still some controversies regarding the consequences of buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty (BMG) in terms of erectile dysfunction (ED). Aim: This meta-analysis aimed to compare urinary and sexual outcomes of BMG and end-to-end urethroplasty (EE). Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched until February 31, 2023. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by 2 designated researchers. Dichotomous data were analyzed as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Heterogeneity across studies was assessed by the I Outcomes: Outcomes included stricture recurrence, ED, penile complications, and voiding symptoms. Results: Eighteen studies, including 1648 participants, were included in our meta-analysis. The meta-analysis revealed that there was no significant difference in stricture recurrence (OR = 0.74; 95% CI, 0.48-1.13; Clinical Implications: The study may help clinicians choose procedures that achieve better recovery of the urological and sexual function in the treatment of urethral stricture. Strengths and Limitations: This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the urinary and sexual outcomes of BMG vs EE. A limitation is that most of the included studies were retrospective cohort studies. Conclusion: BMG is as effective as EE in the treatment of bulbar urethral stricture, but BMG has fewer complications and ED than EE.
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