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[Penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction--long-term follow-up].

O N Gofrit1, O Z Shenfeld, R Katz

  • 1Urology Dept., Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem.

Harefuah
|November 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Penile prosthesis insertion (PPI) offers a safe and definitive solution for erectile dysfunction, with 64% patient satisfaction and 84% mechanical functionality at a mean 53-month follow-up. Long-term mechanical function decreases, but modern prostheses show promise.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Medical Devices

Context:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments are evolving, with oral medications and intraurethral systems offering alternatives to penile prosthesis insertion (PPI).
  • Long-term outcomes for newer ED treatments remain largely unknown.
  • Penile prosthesis insertion is an invasive, irreversible procedure, yet provides a definitive solution for ED when other treatments fail.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the long-term results and patient satisfaction following penile prosthesis insertion (PPI) for erectile dysfunction.
  • To assess the mechanical functionality and complication rates of different types of penile prostheses over time.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 57 patients who underwent PPI between 1987-1998 was conducted, with a mean follow-up of 53 months.

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  • Mechanical functionality was observed in 84% of prostheses, with rates of 87.8%, 80%, and 75% at 1, 5, and 10 years, respectively.
  • Serious complications leading to removal occurred in only 2.5% of cases. At follow-up, 68% were sexually active and 64% satisfied.

    • Impact:

    • Penile prosthesis insertion is a safe and effective long-term treatment for erectile dysfunction.
    • While mechanical functionality declines over time, particularly in inflatable prostheses, modern multi-component devices may offer improved durability.
    • Patient satisfaction rates remain high, underscoring the value of PPI in managing refractory erectile dysfunction.