Evidence map›Paper›PMID 40341570›Full record

ReviewAsian journal of andrology2026

Update on penile prosthesis.

Mykoniatis Ioannis, Langas Georgios, Tsiakaras Stavros, Anastasiadis Anastasios, Van Renterghem Koenraad

Abstract readReview
In one paragraph

Review in Asian journal of andrology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
2citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Update on penile prosthesis.Asian journal of andrology · 2026
    Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mykoniatis Ioannis1 Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54436, Greece.
Langas Georgios1 Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54436, Greece.
Tsiakaras Stavros1 Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54436, Greece.
Anastasiadis Anastasios1 Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54436, Greece.
Van Renterghem KoenraadJessa Ziekenhuis Campus Salvator, Jessa Hospital, Department of Urology, Hasselt B-3500, Belgium.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aim of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive overview of penile prostheses (PPs) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), exploring their historical evolution, types, key advancements, clinical outcomes, and future directions. A comprehensive literature search of studies published in English was conducted between January 2000 and April 2024, using databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Search terms included "penile prosthesis", "penile implants", "malleable penile implant", "inflatable penile prosthesis", "two-piece IPP", "three-piece IPP", and "penile implant advancements". The included studies focused on the development, effectiveness, and complications of penile prostheses. These studies are clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Data were synthesized qualitatively and quantitatively. Penile prostheses have significantly evolved since their invention, with notable advancements in both malleable and inflatable models. Malleable prostheses, known for their simplicity and reliability, offer a semirigid state that is beneficial for patients with limited hand dexterity or those undergoing salvage procedures. Inflatable penile prostheses (IPPs), particularly the three-piece models, have seen substantial technological improvements, including enhanced mechanical reliability, reduced infection rates due to antibiotic coatings, and better patient satisfaction. Key innovations include the development of hydrophilic coatings, parylene microcoatings, and antibiotic-impregnated implants, which have collectively reduced complications.

Indexed as

Erectile DysfunctionPenile ImplantationPenile ProsthesisHumansMaleProsthesis DesignTreatment Outcomeerectile dysfunctionimplantspenile erectionpenile implantationpenile prosthesisprostheses

Identifiers

PMID40341570
PMCPMC12912746

What OpenQuestion holds

Textmetadata
LicenceCC BY-NC-SA
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.