COMPARISON OF SEXUAL FUNCTION AFTER RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY AND URETEROSCOPY: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY

TUNÇ,VEYSİ | BAŞARANOĞLU,MERT | TEK,MESUT | AKBAY,ERDEM

Abstract Objective: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and ureteroscopy (URS) are widely adopted minimally invasive techniques for treat ing upper urinary tract stones. However, their comparative effects on sexual function remain poorly understood. This study aimed to compare the impact of RIRS versus URS on sexual function and identify risk factors for prolonged dysfunction. Material and Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we analysed 360 propensity scorematched patients (180 pairs) who underwent RIRS or URS between January and December 2022. Sex ual function was assessed using validated questionnaires (IIEF5, PEDT, MSHQ for males; FSFI, OABq SF for females) at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. The primary outcome was the change in sexual function scores; the se...