scholarly journals Evaluation of Satisfaction and Axial Rigidity with Titan XL Cylinders

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Gerard D. Henry ◽  
Caroline Jennermann ◽  
J. Francois Eid
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Penile Prosthesis ◽  
New Product ◽  
Mechanical Reliability ◽  
Penile Length ◽  
High Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Good Patient ◽  
Inflatable Penile Prosthesis ◽  
Satisfaction Rates ◽  
Good Patient Satisfaction

The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) has high patient satisfaction rates and good mechanical reliability rates in multiple studies. The number one patient compliant at six months is penile length. Recently, new technique for aggressive sizing of the cylinders has been published on in the literature. One IPP company has produced a new product that has longer length cylinders (XL) than those available. However, traditionally long cylinders were felt to lack axial rigidity. Therefore, a prospective, multicenter, central IRB-approved, monitored study was performed on the new product to address these concerns. At 2 centers, a total of 17 patients underwent surgical implantation of these new XL cylinders. These patients were questioned for patient satisfaction and tested for axial rigidity using a Fastsize Erectile Quality Monitor. The results showed excellent patient satisfaction rates and great axial rigidity with the Fastsize Erectile Quality Monitor. The XL cylinders appear to give the IPP surgeon the ability to use longer cylinders with good patient satisfaction and great axial rigidity.

scholarly journals Contemporary Patient Satisfaction Rates for Three-Piece Inflatable Penile Prostheses

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond M. Bernal ◽  
Gerard D. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Penile Prosthesis ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Patient Dissatisfaction ◽  
Inflatable Penile Prosthesis ◽  
Penile Prostheses ◽  
The Many ◽  
Data Collation ◽  
Satisfaction Rates

Among the many treatments for erectile dysfunction, implantation of a penile prosthesis has been associated with high patient satisfaction rates. Specifically, the placement of a three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) confers the highest rates of satisfaction. We reviewed the literature over the past 20 years regarding satisfaction rates for penile prostheses, with a focus on patients who had undergone an initial IPP implantation for erectile dysfunction. In all, 194 articles were reviewed, and of these, nine met inclusion criteria for analysis and data collation. We determined contemporary satisfaction rates to reflect patients’ experiences with newer products and surgical approaches. Of importance, we noted that varied metrics were used to determine patient satisfaction, and overall satisfaction could not be precisely determined. Nevertheless, we found that patients in general were quite satisfied with their three-piece IPPs and restoration of sexual function. We also identified reasons for patient dissatisfaction and reviewed the literature to find ways by which satisfaction could be improved. Given the various means by which patient satisfaction was determined, future efforts should include standardized and validated questionnaires.

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