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Technological Advances in Penile Implant Surgery.

John Taylor Barnard¹, Omer Onur Cakir², David Ralph²

¹Department of Urology, University of California Irvine, CA, USA.

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

|June 29, 2021

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Technological advancements have transformed penile implant surgery for erectile dysfunction, offering reliable solutions. Future innovations aim to enhance safety and applicability, including for the transgender community.

Area of Science:

Urology
Men's Health
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Surgical management of erectile dysfunction has evolved significantly over the past century.
Innovations in materials, design, coatings, and techniques have led to reliable and satisfactory outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review historical penile prosthetics and technological advancements.
To provide a foundation for future innovation in men's health.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of historical and current penile implant innovations.
Contact with FDA-approved penile prosthetic companies for insights.
Review of ex vivo research on future device designs.

Main Results:

Keywords:

Ambicor Penile Prosthesis Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Resoration Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Malleable Penile Prosthesis Neophallus Specific Penile Implant Penile Implant Penile Prosthesis Surgical Treatment of ED

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Description of technological innovations in penile implant surgery.
Current options include malleable penile prostheses (MPP) and inflatable penile prostheses (2-piece and 3-piece).
Ongoing updates focus on improving reliability and reducing complications.

Conclusions:

Penile prosthetic surgery remains crucial for treating erectile dysfunction.
Education on current innovations empowers surgeons and engineers.
Future developments will focus on broader applicability and improved safety and functionality.