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Inflatable penile prosthesis: effect of device modification on functional longevity.

B E Woodworth1, C C Carson, G D Webster

  • 1Department of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Urology
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Modifications to the Scott inflatable penile prosthesis have improved its reliability and functional longevity. This surgical treatment for erectile impotence is now more dependable due to these advancements.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Device Engineering
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • The Scott inflatable penile prosthesis, introduced in 1973, has undergone significant design modifications.
  • Erectile impotence remains a condition requiring effective surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of prosthesis modifications on functional longevity and reliability.
  • To assess the long-term outcomes of the AMS inflatable penile prosthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 266 patients who underwent primary implantation.
  • Analysis of data from patients treated between 1979 and 1988 at Duke University Medical Center.

Main Results:

  • Prosthesis modifications have demonstrably increased functional longevity.

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  • Enhanced reliability of the inflatable penile prosthesis as a treatment for erectile impotence.

    • Conclusions:

    • The evolution of the Scott inflatable penile prosthesis has led to improved patient outcomes.
    • The AMS inflatable penile prosthesis represents a reliable surgical option for managing erectile impotence.