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"Pumpology": the Realistic Issues Associated with Pump Placement in Prosthetic Surgery
Raul E Fernandez-Crespo1,2, Kristina Buscaino3,4, Rafael Carrion3,4
1Tampa General Hospital, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA. raulf@usf.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
The goal of this paper was to discuss the issues and/or overt complications associated with the 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (3-IPP) pump. We also addressed how to resolve such issues with or without surgical intervention.
Recent Findings:
Numerous modifications of the 3-IPP pump have been introduced with multiple techniques to place the pump. These are largely dependent on the approach to place the 3-IPP. Pump issues may inevitably occur, and there are numerous special maneuvers that can be performed to resolve pump issues. It is important for urologists to know maneuvers for pump malfunctions to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures and pump revision. Several studies are reviewed regarding pump issues and patient satisfaction; however, a more structured prospective research project is warranted to further evaluate these issues.
