scholarly journals AB019. Scientific advances in inflatable penile prosthesis implant design and technology for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (S3) ◽  
pp. AB019-AB019
Author(s):  
Eric Chung
F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathew Q Fakhoury ◽  
Joshua Halpern ◽  
Nelson Bennett

Since the original inflatable penile prosthesis in the 1970s, several enhancements to penile prosthesis implant design, implant surgical technique, and post-operative care have been developed to increase overall patient (and partner) satisfaction rates. We, in this communication, seek to discuss these advancements and the overall impact in combating erectile dysfunction. As we continue to pursue avenues of effective and definitive treatment modalities for erectile dysfunction refractory to medical therapy, rates of infection and mechanical failure will hopefully continue to decline in the perioperative setting.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 175628721881807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah C. Krzastek ◽  
Ryan Smith

Placement of inflatable penile prosthesis is a procedure frequently performed for medication-refractory erectile dysfunction. Device implantation is not without risks, and as the frequency of device implantation increases, so do associated complications. The aim of this work is to review the most frequent operative complications associated with implantation of inflatable penile prostheses, and to review the best approaches to prevent these most common complications. Complications can broadly be categorized as infectious, noninfectious tissue-related, device-related, or related to patient and partner satisfaction. With understanding of these complications and ways to avoid them, as well as with appropriate patient selection and counseling, the inflatable penile prosthesis is an excellent option for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.


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