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Jose Quesada-Olarte¹, David Nelwan², Umberto Donato¹

¹Department of Urology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.

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|December 21, 2022

Summary

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Surgical instruments for inflatable penile prostheses (IPP) have evolved significantly since 1973. Innovations in tools like inserters, dilators, and forceps enhance IPP placement procedures.

Keywords:

Cavernotomes Dilators Furlow inserter tool Inflatable penile prosthesis Innovations Retractors

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Urology
Medical Device Engineering

Background:

The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) was first introduced in 1973.
Surgical techniques and instrumentation for IPP placement have undergone continuous development.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical and recent innovations in surgical instruments used for inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement.
To highlight key advancements in instrumentation since the inception of the IPP.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on surgical instruments for IPP.
Analysis of innovations in tools such as inserters, dilators, retractors, cavernotomes, forceps, needle holders, clamps, and disposable instruments.
Identification of contributions from leading medical device companies.

Main Results:

Early innovations included Dr. Furlow's inserter, dilators, retractors, and cavernotomes.
Recent advancements involve inserter tools, forceps, needle holders, clamps, and disposable instruments.
Companies like Boston Scientific, Coloplast, Uramix, and Rigicon have significantly contributed to IPP instrument development.

Conclusions:

Surgical instrument innovation is crucial for improving inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement outcomes.
A wide array of specialized tools are now available, reflecting the evolution of IPP surgery.
Ongoing development by various companies promises further advancements in IPP surgical instrumentation.