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Early experience with the first pre-connected 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis: the Mentor Alpha-1
I Goldstein1, E B Bertero, J M Kaufman
1Department of Urology, Boston University School of Public Health, Massachusetts.
The Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1993
Summary
The Mentor Alpha-1 inflatable penile prosthesis offers a reliable solution for impotence, with high patient satisfaction and improved sexual function reported in a multi-institutional study. This innovative device features pre-connected tubing for ease of use and consistent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Investigation
Background:
- The Mentor Alpha-1 is the first 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis with pre-connected tubing.
- Previous treatment outcome data for this device was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather preliminary treatment outcome data for the Mentor Alpha-1 penile prosthesis.
- To provide the first multi-institutional outcome report for this device with independent data analysis.
Main Methods:
- 112 consecutive patients received the Mentor Alpha-1 implant from 12 board-certified urologists across multiple institutions.
- Follow-up averaged 27 months, with data collected via patient and physician questionnaires.
- Surgical complication rates and patient satisfaction metrics were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Low surgical complication rates: 4% mechanical malfunction, 2% infection, 9% reoperation.
- High patient satisfaction: 82% found the device met expectations for impotence treatment.
- 83% reported improved sexual intercourse by 8 weeks post-implantation, with 77% achieving high satisfaction scores.
Conclusions:
- The Mentor Alpha-1 is a reliable 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis with pre-connected tubing.
- The device is associated with a high level of patient satisfaction and improved sexual function.
- Physician-reported long-term postoperative problems correlated with lower patient satisfaction scores.