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Treatment of erectile dysfunction with external vacuum devices
H Derouet1, D Caspari, V Rohde
1Clinic of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University of Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
Andrologia
|January 22, 2000
Summary
External vacuum devices offer a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). While initial acceptance is limited, long-term users report high satisfaction and regular orgasms with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects a significant number of men, impacting quality of life.
- Various treatment options exist, including pharmacotherapy and devices.
- External vacuum devices (EVDs) present a non-invasive therapeutic approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the medical and psychological outcomes of using EVDs for ED treatment.
- To assess patient satisfaction, complication rates, and long-term adherence to EVD therapy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study involving 190 patients diagnosed with ED.
- Data collection through questionnaires and clinical examinations.
- Analysis of patient demographics, device usage, satisfaction, and complications.
Main Results:
- 57.8% of patients responded to the questionnaire; 50.9% had a primary rejection rate.
- 41.8% of patients became long-term users, often those unresponsive to pharmacotherapy.
- Long-term users reported 98% patient and 85% partner satisfaction, with minor complications and 74% experiencing regular orgasms.
Conclusions:
- EVDs are a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for erectile dysfunction.
- Limited primary acceptance but low long-term drop-out rates observed.
- High satisfaction levels among long-term users and their partners.