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Mentor inflatable penile prosthesis

R M Engel, J K Smolev, R Hackler

Urology|May 1, 1987

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Summary

A new inflatable penile prosthesis offers excellent function and patient satisfaction, addressing complications of older devices. This hydraulic implant shows promising results with a low reoperation rate.

Area of Science:

Urology
Medical Devices
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Common penile prostheses face technical complications necessitating surgical revision.
Development of novel devices is crucial to improve patient outcomes and device longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis.
To assess functional qualities, complication rates, and patient acceptance of the novel device.

Main Methods:

Implantation of a new hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis in 202 patients.
Monitoring for technical complications, including connector separations, aneurysms, and ruptures.
Assessing reoperation rates, cosmetic results, functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

No instances of connector separations, aneurysms, or ruptures were observed in the 202 implanted devices.
Reoperations were required in 8% of patients.
Excellent cosmetic and functional results were reported, with high patient acceptance.

Conclusions:

The new hydraulic inflatable penile prosthesis demonstrates a favorable safety profile and excellent functional performance.
This device represents a significant advancement in addressing the limitations of existing penile prostheses.
High patient acceptance suggests successful restoration of quality of life.

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