Abstract
To determine the effect of prostate biopsy on erectile function we conducted a systematic
review and meta-analysis up to August 2020. Mean difference of International Index
of Erectile Function-5 compared to baseline scores were pooled at 1, 3 and 6-months
using a random effect model. Of 47 full text articles identified, 7 were included
in the meta-analysis. A significant reduction in mean IIEF5 of 4.61 (0.32-8.91, P= .04) was found at 1-month post biopsy. This resolved with non-significant differences
at 3- and 6-months post procedure. Patients should be counselled regarding the transient
effect on erectile function post biopsy.
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Publication history
Published online: January 28, 2021
Accepted:
January 18,
2021
Received:
December 3,
2020
Footnotes
Institution: MRC Centre for Transplantation, King's College London, Guy's Hospital.
Conflict of interest: All authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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