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Vacuum erection devices in the management erectile dysfunction: A systematic review
Cyrille Guillot-Tantay1, Antoine Faix2, Diana Kassab3
1Service d'Urologie, Hopital Foch, 40, rue Worth, 92150 Suresnes, France.
The French Journal of Urology
|May 30, 2026
Summary
Vacuum erection devices offer a safe, non-invasive treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). They can improve penile length and enhance outcomes when combined with other therapies, supporting personalized ED management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sexual Medicine
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in aging men, often linked to other health issues.
- Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are a non-invasive treatment option for ED.
- VEDs can be used alone or with other ED therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence on VEDs for managing ED.
- To inform the development of the AFU/SFMS 2024 guidelines for ED treatment.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Focused review of evidence on VEDs in ED management.
Main Results:
- VEDs can improve penile length in surgical candidates.
- VEDs enhance outcomes when used with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i).
- VEDs may support psychosexual interventions and have a favorable safety profile.
Conclusions:
- VEDs should be considered in personalized ED treatment strategies.
- VEDs are a valuable option after first-line treatments like PDE5 inhibitors or local drug treatments.
- Long-term adherence to VED therapy can vary.
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