Lorenzo Romano

Dr. Lorenzo Romano


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 August 2024 in Diagnostics
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LRLorenzo Romano
Lorenzo Romano
DADavide Chnide Arcaniolo
Davide Chnide Arcaniolo
LSLorenzo Spirito
Lorenzo Spirito
CQCarmelo Quattrone
Carmelo Quattrone
FBFrancesco Bottone
Francesco Bottone
Celeste ManfrediCeleste Manfredi
Celeste Manfredi
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction that can cause significant distress in the patient and partner. This study aimed to compare the current international guidelines on PE to highlight their similarities and differences. We examined the latest guidelines from the European Association of Urology (EAU), American Urological Association/Sexual Medicine Society of North America (AUA/SMSNA), and International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) by comparing definitions, classifications, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and recommendations on diagnosis and therapy. The quality of guidelines was assessed using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) Global Rating Scale (GRS). We found significant variations in the definitions of PE and recommendations on management of patients. The EAU guidelines were the most recent, the AUA/SMSNA guidelines lacked detail in some areas, and the ISSM guidelines were the most complete but also the least updated. The search for a unified definition and the development of standardized diagnostic and therapeutic pathways remain concrete issues to improve the management of patients with PE worldwide.