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ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2025

Advances in activation pumps for three-piece penile prostheses: a narrative review.

Mattia Lo Re, Marta Pezzoli, Esther Garcia Rojo, Manuel Alonso Isa, Celeste Manfredi, Bruno Bucca, Andrea Cocci, Francesco Sessa, Agustin Fraile Poblador, Andrea Minervini and 1 more

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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. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mattia Lo Re *Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Marta Pezzoli *Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Esther Garcia RojoDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, Instituto Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales and ROC Clinic, Madrid, Spain.
Manuel Alonso IsaDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario HM Puerta del Sur, Instituto Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales and ROC Clinic, Madrid, Spain.
Celeste ManfrediUrology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9706-8516
Bruno BuccaUrology Unit, Department of Maternal-Child and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1321-4211
Andrea CocciUnit of Oncologic Minimally Invasive Urology and Andrology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0138-6294
Francesco SessaUnit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Agustin Fraile PobladorDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario HM Rivas, Instituto Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales and ROC Clinic, Madrid, Spain.
Andrea MinerviniUnit of Oncologic Minimally Invasive Urology and Andrology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Javier Romero-OteroDepartment of Urology, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, Instituto Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales and ROC Clinic, Madrid, Spain. jromerootero@rocclinic.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0666-5105

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Abstract

The evolution of penile prosthesis pumps marks a significant milestone in the management of erectile dysfunction. Originating in the early 1970s, the development of multi-component hydraulic penile implants by Dr. F. Brantley Scott, Dr. Gerald Timm, and Dr. William Bradley laid the foundation for modern penile prostheses. Since the late 20th century, continuous advancements in inflatable penile prostheses have been introduced by various manufacturers, focusing on enhancing usability, minimizing complications, and improving patient satisfaction. These refinements have particularly emphasized the importance of pumps, critical to device functionality and overall patient experience. Recent innovations in prosthesis technology underscore the progress made in surgical techniques and the integration of advanced materials, leading to better clinical outcomes and heightened user satisfaction. This paper reviews the historical development, technological advancements, and current trends in penile prosthesis pumps. Although numerous studies have examined pump-related complications and patient satisfaction, a more comprehensive and systematically designed prospective research initiative is needed to investigate these challenges further.

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