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Penile Prosthesis Evolution

The evolution of penile prosthesis designs, materials, and surgical techniques over the years.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What clinical evidence compares different constriction ring materials and designs for safety and comfort?

Direct clinical evidence that compares different penile constriction-ring materials and designs head‑to‑head is sparse; most available data are product reviews, professional society guidance, device‑s...

Jan 27, 2026
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What is the revision surgery rate and long-term survival curve for penile implants in modern cohorts?

Modern cohorts show that (IPP) have high early survival with a gradual decline over decades—roughly 87–96% functioning at 3–5 years depending on cohort and metric, falling to about 60–64% at 15 years ...

Jan 18, 2026
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How do vacuum erection devices compare to other ED treatments in long-term safety?

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are a noninvasive, well‑established treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) with consistently reported low long‑term morbidity and high continuation/satisfaction rates i...

Jan 12, 2026

What post-op care and signs of complications to watch for after penile prosthesis before resuming sexual activity?

Recovery after penile prosthesis surgery requires a predictable pause in sexual activity, careful wound and device care, active monitoring for infection, hematoma, and device malfunction, and stepwise...

Feb 6, 2026

Patient satisfaction rates with penile implants over time

after penile implant surgery has been consistently high across decades, with most studies reporting rates in the 75–98% range for patients and similarly high partner satisfaction; modern three‑piece i...

Feb 4, 2026

What are best practices for preventing and managing erectile implant complications, including antibiotic protocols and follow-up care?

Best practices to prevent and manage complications after center on and optimization, meticulous with device antibiotic coatings and perioperative , (to catch hematoma, wound issues, or early infection...

Jan 9, 2026

What are long‑term sexual function outcomes after reduction corporoplasty?

Reduction corporoplasty and related corporoplasty techniques—used to treat extreme penile girth increases, curvature and other phallic deformities—are reported in the literature to preserve or restore...