Advances in Andrology
Description
Advances in Andrology: New Developments and Innovations provides a concise yet authoritative overview of the rapidly evolving field of andrology, presenting a unified resource for clinicians, scientists, and researchers focused on male reproductive, sexual, and urinary health. The book brings together 28 chapters written by internationally recognized experts who blend clinical experience with scientific rigor to address both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge developments. These contributors offer balanced perspectives that clarify complex issues and bridge gaps in current knowledge. By linking foundational science with practical application, the text serves as both a reference for clinicians and a catalyst for ongoing scientific inquiry.
The volume follows a clear progression-from fundamental principles and pathophysiology to advanced diagnostics, therapeutic strategies, surgical innovations, and future directions. Rather than attempting to be exhaustive, it highlights clinically relevant and emerging topics that are shaping modern practice and are likely to influence upcoming guidelines. A central strength is its integration of clinical care, diagnostic evaluation, and translational research, ensuring that readers can connect scientific mechanisms with real-world patient management. The book emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to male reproductive and sexual dysfunction. Andrologists, IVF doctors, urologists, and gynecologists may benefit from this valuable resource. Dedicated to families, mentors, and patients, the book underscores the human dimension behind scientific progress. Advances in Andrology: New Developments and Innovations aims to inspire continued collaboration and innovation, contributing to improved outcomes and quality of life for men worldwide.
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Professor Eric Chung is a consultant urological surgeon at the AndroUrology Centre for Sexual, Urinary, and Reproductive Excellence and holds professorial academic appointments at the University of Queensland in Brisbane and Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He is an internationally recognised leader in the field of male sexual, urinary, and reproductive dysfunction. He holds several executive positions in scientific organisations and serves as Expert Advisor to the Australian Government's Department of Health. He is the youngest recipient of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) Medal in recognition of exceptional service and leadership in the Society, and served as the Past Chair of the Male LUTS and Andrology sections in USANZ.
Dr. Widi Atmoko is an Indonesian urologist specializing in andro-urology at Universitas Indonesia and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. He earned his medical and urology degrees with distinction and completed his PhD in medical science. A Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine and the American College of Surgeons, he has authored over 90 scientific publications and is an active member of the Global Andrology Forum.
Edmund Ko, MD , is a urologist at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, CA, specializing in male infertility and men's health. He completed his residency in urology at Mayo Clinic, Arizona, and a fellowship in male infertility and andrology at the Arizona and the Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of Drs. Ashok Agarwal, PhD, and Edmund Sabanegh, MD. Dr. Ko directed the male infertility program for the Department of Urology at Loma Linda University. During his time there, he was the residency program director. He was active in research with the residents and achieved the rank of Professor during his time in academia. Dr. Ko has since transitioned to a multispecialty system, where he continues to provide expertise in male infertility, andrology, and men's health.
Ashok Agarwal, MSc, PhD, HCLD (Andrology), is an internationally recognized andrologist and reproductive scientist whose work has profoundly advanced the field of male infertility. He is the Founder and President of the Global Andrology Forum (GAF), headquartered in Moreland Hills, Ohio, where he leads a global network of more than 850 members across 95 countries dedicated to collaborative research, education, and innovation in male reproductive health. Dr. Agarwal is an Emeritus Staff at the Cleveland Clinic and the Emeritus Professor of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. He continues to shape the global discourse on male infertility and reproductive health through scholarship, collaboration, and visionary leadership.
Content
Part 1 - Male reproductive function.- The WHO Sixth Edition: Understanding New Advances in Basic and Advanced Semen Preparation and Analysis.- Future diagnostic tools and tests for male infertility.- Genetic testing in NOA and idiopathic male infertility .- Advances in diagnosis of obstructive azoospermia .- Novel Predictors of Successful Surgical Sperm Retrieval in Non Obstructive Azoospermia .- Oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation: What is new? .- Antioxidants and male infertility: State of current evidence.- Controversies in varicocele diagnosis and management.- Fertility preservation and oncofertility .- Male contraception: What is new? .- Advances in surgery for male infertility .- Innovation in management of ejaculatory duct obstruction .- Male fertility regeneration: Is it possible? .- Role of AI in male infertility .- Advancements in sperm and embryo selection for ART .- Part 2 - Male Sexual Dysfunction.- Hormonal therapy for male hypogonadism: Controversies revisited and current management strategies. - Cellular regenerative and gene therapy for male sexual dysfunction: A reality? .- Erectile function preservation in prostate cancer treatment: New advances.- Advances in penile implants and mechanical devices for erectile dysfunction .- Pharmacological Formulation for ED Management: ODF and ODT .- LUTS, ED and PE - common pathogenic pathways and new treatment options .- Simultaneous surgery for ED and incontinence .- Advances in the management of Peyronie's disease.- Diagnosis and management of ejaculatory dysfunction: Future direction .- Chronic orchalgia - New treatment paradigms .- Chronic prostatitis - beyond the triple As (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and analgesia) .- Wearable devices in male sexual dysfunction .- Penile enlargement surgery: Controversies and current status.