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Mentor inflatable penile prosthesis.

R M Engel, J K Smolev, R Hackler

    Urology
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    A new inflatable penile prosthesis offers excellent function with no device failures in 202 patients. While 8% required reoperation, patient acceptance of this hydraulic device was excellent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Devices
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Traditional penile component prostheses often require surgical revision due to technical complications.
    • Developing advanced prosthetic devices is crucial for improving patient outcomes in erectile dysfunction treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis.
    • To assess the functional qualities, device integrity, and patient acceptance of the new device.

    Main Methods:

    • Implantation of a new hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis in 202 patients.
    • Monitoring for device-related complications such as connector separations, aneurysms, or ruptures.
    • Assessing reoperation rates, cosmetic results, functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

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    Main Results:

    • The new hydraulic device demonstrated excellent functional qualities with no reported instances of connector separations, aneurysms, or ruptures.
    • Reoperations were necessary in 8% of the patients, indicating a low complication rate.
    • Cosmetic and functional results were rated as good, with excellent patient acceptance.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis is a safe and effective option for patients requiring penile implants.
    • This device offers significant advantages over commonly used prostheses by minimizing device-related failures.
    • High patient acceptance underscores the device's potential to improve quality of life for individuals with erectile dysfunction.