Updates in inflatable penile prostheses

Urol Clin North Am. 2007 Nov;34(4):535-47, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2007.08.015.

Abstract

Throughout history, many attempts to correct erectile dysfunction (ED) have been recorded. For the last 35 years, intracavernosal inflatable prostheses have been used, and these devices have undergone almost constant enhancement. The three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis has the highest patient satisfaction rates and lowest mechanical revision rates of almost any medically implanted device.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Erectile Dysfunction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Penile Implantation / adverse effects
  • Penile Induration / surgery*
  • Penile Prosthesis* / adverse effects
  • Penile Prosthesis* / classification
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections* / etiology