Penile erection results from a complex interplay between central nervous (cerebral and
spinal) and local factors. Several aspects of these interactions have been the subject of …

Orgasm and ejaculation are two separate physiological processes that are sometimes
difficult to distinguish. Orgasm is an intense transient peak sensation of intense pleasure …

OBJECTIVE To accurately define the anatomy of the neurovascular bundle (NVB) in men.
MATERIALS AND METHODS The NVB was microdissected in detail bilaterally in 12 fixed …

The anatomical location of the branches of the pelvic plexus that innervate the corpora
cavernosa has been identified previously in stillborn male neonates and fetuses. Based …

Background The development and anatomy of Denonvilliers' fascia have been controversial
for many years and confusion exists about its operative appearance. Better appreciation of …

In 10 formalin-preserved adult male cadavers, dissection of the penile veins, arteries and
nerves revealed information of clinical importance. The main venous drainage of the corpora …

Pain syndromes of the urogenital and rectal area are well described but poorly understood
and underrecognized focal pain syndromes. They include vulvodynia, orchialgia, urethral …

The human penis and clitoris develop from the ambisexual genital tubercle. To compare and
contrast the development of human penis and clitoris, we used macroscopic photography …

The technique for radical cystoprostatectomy has been modified to avoid injury to the
branches of the pelvic plexus that innervate the corpora cavernosa. Although the course of …

An improved understanding of the physiology of penile erection has resulted from recent
evidence that implicates nitric oxide as the principal mediator of erectile function. Previously …