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Inflatable penile prosthesis: results of 150 cases

B B Garber1

  • 1Division of Urology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

British Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The Mentor Alpha 1 inflatable penile prosthesis demonstrates good mechanical reliability and an acceptable complication rate for treating organic impotence in men. This study highlights its effectiveness as a treatment option with low morbidity.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Organic impotence affects a significant number of men, impacting quality of life.
  • Penile prosthesis implantation is a treatment option for erectile dysfunction.
  • Evaluating the long-term performance and safety of specific devices is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the reliability of the Mentor Alpha 1 inflatable penile prosthesis.
  • To determine the complication rate associated with this implant in men with organic impotence.

Main Methods:

  • A series of 150 men with organic impotence received the Mentor Alpha 1 penile prosthesis.
  • Patients were followed for a mean of 19 months post-implantation.
  • Data collected via medical records and telephone interviews.

Main Results:

  • 145 patients (97%) had functioning prostheses with no complications.
  • Overall complication rate was 3%, including infections and cylinder aneurysms.
  • Re-operation was required in 2% of patients; no device leaks were reported.

Conclusions:

  • The Mentor Alpha 1 implant is a reliable and effective treatment for organic impotence.
  • The device offers acceptable morbidity and good mechanical performance.
  • This study supports the use of the Mentor Alpha 1 for suitable patients.

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