Carlo Bettocchi (editor) - Practical Clinical Andrology

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We are proud and honored to introduce the first edition of Practical Clinical Andrology.

As you know, nowadays andrological matters represent a remarkable issue in everyday practice.

The spectrum of andrological diseases is wide: erectile dysfunction, infertility and ejaculation disorders, penile curvature, oncologic disease and sexual problems related to this condition, gender dysphoria, and the so-called andrological emergencies, such as priapism and testicular torsion.

Their prevalence is relevant since erectile dysfunction reaches 52% in male patients between 40 and 70 years old and infertility affects 15% couples who try to conceive. Each of these subjects has been fully described, beginning from etiology and physiopathology coming to diagnostic pathway and to therapeutic strategies.

The aim of this work is to provide a complete and detailed overview of each andrological field evaluating both clinical and surgical aspects. Every chapter has been written and reviewed by some of the most recognized in this field with large experience. Pictures, videoclips, and interactive platforms give this book a modern and innovative look, in order to provide a more efficient learning process.

This book, published Open Access, would be helpful both to young urologists who want to expand their andrological skills and to andrologists in their everyday practice.

We highly hope this work may be useful and valuable in your practice and we look forward to hearing your feedback.