The inflatable penile prosthesis—the ultimate treatment for severe erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a long-standing condition that benefits from modern treatments. For those seeking medical attention for ED, it brings a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life and self-esteem. The penile prosthesis represents the last option in the therapeutic h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250730-583/pdf/JOMH2025030501.pdf |
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| Summary: | Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a long-standing condition that benefits from modern
treatments. For those seeking medical attention for ED, it brings a significant
negative impact on health-related quality of life and self-esteem. The penile
prosthesis represents the last option in the therapeutic hierarchy for this
condition, and the last decades have seen major improvements in both mechanics,
durability and safety of this implant. Herein, this review highlights the most
commonly used penile prosthetic devices, the surgical techniques involved, and
the current evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Data from the
literature consistently supports the inflatable penile prosthesis as the ultimate
treatment for ED, despite its irreversible nature, arising from the destruction
of the natural tissue involved in erection. We conclude that the penile
prosthesis should be offered as the last alternative treatment, only for
regaining erectile function but not for the enlargement of the penis. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |