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Axel Alberto Cayetano-Alcaraz¹, Musaab Yassin¹, Ankit Desai¹

¹Andrology Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross, London, UK.

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Summary

Penile prosthesis surgery is a final treatment for erectile dysfunction. Careful patient selection and surgical protocols minimize risks like infection and device malfunction, ensuring better outcomes.

Keywords:

Penile implantation erectile dysfunction surgery glans ischemia glans necrosis inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP)instrumentation penile prosthesis preoperative care prosthesis implantation prosthesis-related infections reoperation risk factors salvage therapy urethra

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Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Penile prosthesis surgery is the definitive treatment for refractory erectile dysfunction.
While generally safe and effective, complications can significantly impact patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diagnosis and management of intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with penile prosthesis surgery.
To highlight factors that mitigate surgical risks.

Main Methods:

This narrative review synthesizes current literature on penile prosthesis surgery complications.
Focuses on diagnosis, management, and risk reduction strategies.

Main Results:

Complications include infection, device malfunction, corporal perforation, and penile length loss.
Appropriate patient selection, preoperative optimization, and meticulous surgical/postoperative care are crucial for reducing risks.

Conclusions:

Penile prosthesis surgery offers high patient satisfaction when complications are minimized.
Effective management of complications is essential for preserving patient quality of life and satisfaction.