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ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2025

How to improve functional outcome of inflatable penile implant surgery? a narrative review.

Ahmet Vural, Helene De Bruyn, Koenraad Van Renterghem

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Review in International journal of impotence research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Predictors of penile prosthesis length: results from the PHOENIX registry.International journal of impotence research · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ahmet VuralDepartment of Urology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey. ahmetvural1937@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2458-3186
Helene De BruynDepartment of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Koenraad Van RenterghemDepartment of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5367-6651

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The implantation of a three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) has been shown to be a safe and successful treatment with a high satisfaction rate among individuals with erectile dysfunction. This narrative review aims to explore ways to improve the functional outcomes of IPP implantation. We conducted an English-language narrative review using all relevant articles sourced from PubMed. Over the years, modifications in IPP surgery have focused on increasing the longevity of prostheses and improving functional outcomes. These modifications include advancements in surgical methods, implant types, intracorporeal tubing length, the use of rear tip extenders, and reservoir placement. IPP implantation continues to significantly improve quality of life, making it essential for surgeons to stay updated on the latest developments and research to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Optimal functional outcomes are achieved by an experienced surgical team and the use of a safe, rapid, minimally invasive surgical technique with the latest technology and equipment.

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Erectile DysfunctionPenile ImplantationPenile ProsthesisHumansMalePatient SatisfactionProsthesis DesignQuality of LifeTreatment Outcome

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PMID39966533
PMCPMC12623241

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