Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction After Rectal Surgery and Patient Satisfaction of Preoperative Discussions
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Enrollment
- 16
- Primary Endpoint
- Prevalence of sexual dysfunction after rectal surgery
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Sexual dysfunction after rectal surgery varies widely in the literature. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction before surgery and desire of patient to treat this condition is also not well established.
Objectives of this prospective cohort study were to determine prevalence of sexual dysfunction with a questionnaire before and after surgery. Patient's satisfaction and quality of life were also collected regarding preoperative information given.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male between 18 and 65 years old
- •Will undergo one of the following surgeries in the 12 months after the initial visit:
- •Low anterior resection
- •Abdominoperineal resection with end colostomy
- •Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy
- •Total proctocolectomy with ileoanal reservoir
- •Proctectomy
- •Having had a sexual intercourse in the 4 weeks prior to the initial visit
- •Having the desire to maintain sexual activities in the post-operative period
Exclusion Criteria
- •Tadalafil allergy/hypersensitivity
- •Having received treatment for erectile dysfunction or medical treatment in the 4 weeks prior to the initial visit
- •Active consumption of nitrate derivatives (NO)
- •History of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy
- •Severe renal or hepatic insufficiency
- •Stroke in the last 6 months
- •Myocardial infarction in the last 3 months
- •Unstable angina pectoris or angina pectoris during sexual relations
- •Cardiac insufficiency Class ≥ 2 in the last 6 months
- •Uncontrolled arrhythmia, hypotension or hypertension
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Prevalence of sexual dysfunction after rectal surgery
Time Frame: 3 years
Prevalence of sexual dysfunction will be determined with a validated questionnaire on erectile dysfunction (ED). The International Index of Erectile Dysfunction-5 (IIEF-5) focuses on ED; therefore, it only includes the first 5 questions of the IIEF-15. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert-type ascending scale with a total score between 1 and 25, where a score of 22 and above corresponds to normal erectile function.
Secondary Outcomes
- Patient satisfaction(3 years)
- Sexual dysfunction and quality of life(3 years)