Day: 30 June 2026

Laparoscopic leakage ligature in deep dorsal veins of penis. Surgical technique step by step

Introduction The mechanisms underlying human erection constitute a complex and intricate network in which central, hormonal, neurological, arterial, and venous factors interact. The relative weight of each component is variable; however, penile veno-occlusive dysfunction (VOD) is increasingly recognized as an important cause of erectile dysfunction in patients under 40 years of age.1 Recent studies have […]

Ontological leadership: a perspective for the practice of medicine

Introduction Courses aimed at promoting leadership are only sometimes offered in medicine; they are present mainly in areas such as business or economics. However, there is little consideration in the field of medicine, a discipline that is both scientific and social and requires mass movement. Perhaps, in some cases, the importance is taught, but how […]

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