Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Introduction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most relevant topics of study. Over time, diagnostic and treatment algorithms have repeatedly changed. This literature review provides a modern classification of erectile dysfunction, a step-by-step approach to diagnostics, and modern methods of treating various forms of erectile dysfunction. Objective. To study the etiological causes and modern treatment for erectile dysfunction. Materials and methods. A search was conducted using the keywords «erectile dysfunction», «impotence», «phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors», «penile reinnervation», «corpora cavernosa revascularization» in the PubMed, Cyberlennika, and еLibrary databases. The inclusion criteria included publications in Russian and English. As a result, 53 publications were selected and included in this review. Results. For a long time andrologists have been studying the topic of ED, now new research methods are emerging, X-ray endovascular technologies are actively developing. Possible prospects lie in the combination of various treatment methods to improve the outcome. Conclusions. Erectile dysfunction is multifaceted and requires a multidisciplinary approach to improve the patient's quality of life.