A penile prosthesis/implant is an excellent option for men with erectile dysfunction refractory to medical treatment or with contraindications to medical management. In this narrative review, we discuss the different types of penile prostheses and the considerations for patient and device...
Complications and troubleshooting in primary penile prosthetic surgery—a review (2023) Eileen R. Byrne, Garrett N. Ungerer, Matthew J. Ziegelmann and Tobias S. Kohler Penile implant surgery is the gold standard to treat erectile dysfunction with success rates of over 90%. The first penile...
History of penile implants: from implants made of bone to modern inflatable penile implants (2023) Alessandro Giordano, Francesco Smarrazzo, Simone Cilio, Gianluigi Califan, Claudia Collà Ruvolo and Paolo Verze Penile prostheses are implantable devices used to definitively treat erectile...
Technological advances in penile implants: past, present, future (2023) Emily May, Meg Hanley, John J. Mulcahy and Martin S. Gross Attempts to “cure” erectile dysfunction (ED) are as old as recorded history. The history of penile prosthetic devices dates back over 500 years when a French...
IPP Improvements-Recent Innovations, Current Iterations, and Developments in the Pipeline (2022) Engy Habashy, MD, Raevti Bole, MD, and Sevann Helo, MD INTRODUCTION Penile prosthesis surgery is an integral part of the management of erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie's disease, and...
ABSTRACT Rationale: Penile Prosthesis Implantation (PPI) is the definitive treatment for Erectile Dysfunction not responsive to conservative management strategies. Furthermore, it is a staple of surgical treatment of severe Peyronie’s Disease (PD) and phallic reconstruction. Expert...
ABSTRACT Background: During the last century, surgical management of erectile dysfunction has evolved from an experimental concept to a core treatment modality with widespread use among the men’s health community. Over time, innovations in materials, mechanical design elements, device...
ABSTRACT Background: Patients may remain dissatisfied after penile prosthesis implantation for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Studies showing the results of standardized protocols for preoperative psychological evaluation are lacking. Purpose: To estimate the rate of patients...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) technology is a mainstay in the treatment of erectile dysfunction refractory to medical management. Technological advancements in the design of 3-piece IPPs have been improved to optimize concealability and surgical placement since the...
Abstract Purpose of Review The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) was introduced in 1973. Since that time, the fundamental design of the IPP has not changed, but numerous improvements to the device, surgery, and peri-operative management have resulted in a modern IPP with excellent reliability...