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  • Male sexual health
  • Surgical outcomes
  • Urology

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  • Pelvic surgeries can lead to male sexual response dysfunction, including issues with orgasm.
  • Male orgasmic dysfunction following pelvic surgery is an under-recognized clinical problem.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe the existing literature on male orgasmic dysfunction after pelvic surgery.
  • To highlight the prevalence and types of orgasmic dysfunction reported in scientific literature.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed.
  • Search terms focused on male sexual cycle dysfunction and orgasm disorders post-pelvic surgery.

Main Results:

  • Radical prostatectomy showed high rates of anorgasmia (5-70%) and climacturia (20-93%).
  • Radical cystectomy reported anorgasmia in 33-62% and climacturia in 6-45% of patients.
  • Colorectal surgery studies less frequently assessed orgasmic dysfunction, with anorgasmia rates from 0-52%.

Conclusions:

  • Male orgasmic dysfunction after pelvic surgery is prevalent but data is sparse.
  • Standardized outcome assessments are crucial for accurate patient counseling and future research.
  • Further research is needed to differentiate ejaculatory and orgasmic dysfunction post-surgery.