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Penile prostheses

The use of penile prostheses in conjunction with surgical penile-enhancement procedures.

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Jan 11, 2026
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How does penile implant surgery affect orgasm satisfaction and sexual quality of life in men?

Penile implant surgery generally restores the mechanical ability to have an erection and is associated with high rates of patient and partner satisfaction and improved sexual quality of life, with mos...

Jan 16, 2026
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What is penile rehabilitation after prostatectomy and how are pumps used in that protocol?

Penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy is a set of interventions intended to preserve penile tissue health and improve the chances of recovering spontaneous erections by counteracting post‑...

Jan 12, 2026
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How do vacuum erection devices compare to surgical penile enlargement procedures?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are non‑invasive tools that reliably produce erections and are used clinically for penile rehabilitation, but the literature shows they do not meaningfully increase perm...

Jan 20, 2026

What validated questionnaires exist to measure sexual quality of life and orgasm function after penile prosthesis implantation?

Three validated questionnaires are now cited in the literature as useful for assessing outcomes after penile prosthesis implantation: the pathology‑specific Quality of Life and Sexuality with Penile P...

Jan 13, 2026

How do clinical outcomes compare between VED therapy and PDE5 inhibitors or penile implants for different causes of erectile dysfunction?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are effective, low-risk mechanical options that restore rigidity by engorgement and are often recommended as second‑line or adjunct therapies when phosphodiesterase‑5 in...

Jan 13, 2026

What are the emergency treatments for penile ring entrapment and how common are they?

Penile ring entrapment is a rare but time-sensitive urologic emergency in which a constricting device causes venous outflow obstruction, progressive edema, ischemia and risk of tissue loss if not prom...

Jan 12, 2026

Which materials and removal mechanisms minimize risk of penile entrapment with constriction rings?

Soft, compliant, nonmetallic constriction rings—silicone or elastomer designs with quick-release features—carry the lowest risk of penile entrapment and are easiest to remove in ordinary circumstances...