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Surgical management of impotence: progress report
American Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1976
Summary
A new Lash-Maser silicone implant effectively treats impotence, with 23 out of 25 patients achieving satisfactory intercourse. This implant offers a simple design and function for surgical management of erectile dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, affects a significant number of men.
- Current surgical management options for erectile dysfunction have varying success rates and complication profiles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the experience and outcomes of using a novel Lash-Maser silicone implant.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this new implant in the surgical treatment of impotence.
Main Methods:
- A series of twenty-five patients underwent surgical implantation of the Lash-Maser silicone device.
- Patient outcomes were assessed based on the ability to achieve satisfactory intercourse and the presence of complications.
Main Results:
- Twenty-three out of twenty-five patients (92%) reported satisfactory intercourse post-implantation.
- No significant problems or complications were reported in the successful cases.
Conclusions:
- The Lash-Maser silicone implant demonstrates high efficacy in the surgical management of impotence.
- The implant's straightforward design, function, and ease of surgical implantation make it an appealing option for treating erectile dysfunction.