Post malleable Penile Prosthesis Satisfaction in elderly patients: Serial assessments

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Sexual Health

Background:

• Post-penile implant sexual satisfaction is complex.
• The impact of age on satisfaction after penile implant surgery requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effect of age on sexual satisfaction in elderly patients following malleable penile implant surgery.
• To compare satisfaction rates between elderly and younger patient groups.

Main Methods:

• Patients were categorized into three age groups: <45, 45-65, and >65 years.
• The Modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) questionnaire was administered at 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery.

Main Results:

• All age groups demonstrated statistically significant high satisfaction rates.
• Initially, younger groups reported higher EDITS scores than elderly patients.
• By 12 months post-operatively, the difference in satisfaction scores between age groups was not statistically significant (p=0.06).

Conclusions:

• Elderly patients achieve high post-operative sexual satisfaction after penile implant surgery.
• Older adults are suitable candidates for penile implants, with realistic expectations for sexual satisfaction.