ReviewTranslational andrology and urology2021
Penile implant infection factors: a contemporary narrative review of literature.
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- Infection prevention strategies in penile prosthesis implantation: a narrative review.International journal of impotence research · 2026Review
- Practice patterns of Canadian penile prosthesis implanters A survey-based analysis.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2025Article
- Infection following inflatable penile prosthesis placement: a real-world comparison of device selection and patient characteristics.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Article
- MR imaging of penile pathology and prostheses.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2025Review
- Response to the Commentary on: Does time of intraoperative exposure to the aerobiome increase microbial growth on inflatable penile prostheses?International journal of impotence research · 2025Article
- Does time of intraoperative exposure to the aerobiome increase microbial growth on inflatable penile prostheses?International journal of impotence research · 2025Article
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- Perioperative infection prevention during inflatable penile prosthesis surgery: a narrative review.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Review
- Addressing the need for preclinical study of penile prosthesis infection: a new animal model and narrative review.Translational andrology and urology · 2024Review
- Complication rates in concurrent inflatable penile prosthesis and incontinence surgery: Comparing the penoscrotal versus perineal incision approach.International journal of impotence research · 2024Article
- Successful Conservative Therapy for Infected Penile Implants: A Case Series.The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
- Constructing a heparin-modified penile decellularized scaffold to improve re-endothelialization in organizational reconstruction.Translational andrology and urology · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe aim to review and summarize published literature that features implanted penile devices and details infection of these devices as a complication. In particular, we will detail the factors that influence infection of penile implants.
backgroundTypes of penile prostheses (PP) include inflatable implants and semirigid implants; these are utilized for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Likely the most feared complication of penile implants is infection. There are a handful of factors that are implicated in device infection.
methodsSearches were performed using MEDLINE and PubMed databases using keywords and phrases 'penile implant AND infection'; 'penile prosthesis AND infection'; 'penile implant infection'. We have presented results from our literature search. We divided these into 'Surgical Elements' and 'Patient Selection and Factors.' Each topic is discussed in its own section.
conclusionsStrides have been made since the initial penile prosthesis (IPP) surgeries to improve infection rates including diabetes control, antibiotic coating of devices, and antibiotic implementation. Going forward, more studies, especially randomized control trials, need to focus on defining levels of diabetic control (sugar control and A1C control), determining the role of metabolic syndrome in infection promotion and determining laboratory values which could be predictive of infection. We present a discussion of important factors to consider in the realm of PP infections. In addition, we include studies which discuss topics for future directions in decreasing the number of infections seen with PP.
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