Erectile dysfunction: new technologies and approaches in diagnostics and treatment

Abstract

The analysis of literature data (PubMed and RSCI databases) is presented, which is devoted to new approaches and technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a very significant clinical and social problem at the present stage, which has a significant negative impact on the quality of life of men. The importance and relevance of the ED problem dictate the need to search for and develop new, more effective technologies for ED verification and treatment. This review study confirms the fact that the main diagnostic task in ED is to establish its true etiological component. A rational approach is to use research methods with proven effectiveness since this circumstance will ensure effective treatment of ED. Currently, there is a need to create a personalized diagnostic algorithm aimed at assessing the state of the cardiovascular system, endothelium, androgen status, angioarchitectonics, etc. This will increase the effectiveness and safety of treatment for men suffering from various forms of ED. X-ray endovascular, cellular and new technologies in the field of falloprosthesis are very promising with encouraging primary results.

Keywords

• erectile dysfunction
• diagnostics
• conservative treatment
• surgical treatment
• new technologies
• review