ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2020
Worldwide trends in penile implantation surgery: data from over 63,000 implants.
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- Current devices, outcomes, and pain management considerations in penile implant surgery: an updated review of the literature.Asian journal of andrology · 2024Review
- Emerging strategies for the prevention of bacterial biofilm in prosthetic surgery.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Review
- Analysis of acupoint massage combined with touch on relieving anxiety and pain in patients with oral implant surgery.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPenile prosthesis implantation represents the gold standard of treatment for severe or medically refractory erectile dysfunction (ED). We sought to address the paucity of currently available literature about global penile prosthesis usage in regard to geography, patient age, surgical approach, implanter volume, and etiology of ED.
methodsFrom device manufacturer information, we compiled data on over 63,000 implants performed worldwide. Data was grouped and then analyzed to examine trends in penile implantation between the years of 2005-2012.
resultsThe number of implants was seen to steadily increase over the study period. Of the 63,013 total procedures recorded, 85.9% were performed within the United States. 60-78% of procedures were done using the penoscrotal (PS) approach, with only Belgium/Netherlands as an outlier with an infrapubic (INF) majority. The US was notable for having an increasing number of implanters doing 16-30, 31-50, or >100 implants yearly. Etiology of ED worldwide was variable, but "organic," post-prostatectomy, and diabetes accounted for the vast majority of cases worldwide.
conclusionsPenile prosthesis implantation is an increasing practice, as evidenced by a steady increase in the number of implants performed over a 7-year study period. Acceptance of this treatment option for ED is variable by region with the US leading the annual number of implantations by a wide margin. Worldwide, there appears to be a predominance of surgeons placing implants via the PS approach.
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