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Semirigid and malleable rod penile prostheses
1Urology Section, Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Penile prosthesis implantation using rods offers high success rates and low mechanical failure. While most patients experience good outcomes, some may face temporary issues like swelling or persistent pain.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Devices
- Men's Health
Background:
- Penile prosthesis implantation is a treatment for erectile dysfunction.
- Rod devices are commonly used for penile implants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the functional success and mechanical failure rates of rod penile prostheses.
- To assess the incidence of transient and serious complications associated with these devices.
Main Methods:
- Review of outcomes data for patients receiving rod penile prostheses.
- Analysis of functional success, mechanical failure, and complication rates.
Main Results:
- Rod penile prostheses demonstrate a high functional success rate.
- Mechanical failure rates for these devices are low.
- Transient complications (pain, edema) affect 10-15% of patients.
- Serious complications (infection, erosion) occur in 1-5% of patients.
Conclusions:
- Rod penile prostheses are effective and reliable devices for erectile dysfunction treatment.
- While generally safe, potential complications should be discussed with patients.