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Barham DW, Pyrgidis N, Amini E, Hammad M, Miller J, Andrianne R, Burnett AL, Gross K, Hatzichristodoulou G, Hotaling J, Hsieh TC, Jenkins LC, Jones JM, Lentz A, Modgil V, Osmonov D, Park SH, Pearce I, Perito P, Sadeghi-Nejad H, Sempels M, Suarez-Sarmiento A, Simhan J, van Renterghem K, Warner JN, Ziegelmann M, Yafi FA, Gross MS. Does climate impact inflatable penile prosthesis infection (IPP) risk? Assessment of temperature and dew point on IPP infections. J Sex Med 2024; 21:500-504. [PMID: 38481017 DOI: 10.1093/jsxmed/qdae023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Variations in climate have been associated with a greater risk of surgical site infections, urinary tract infections, and changes in the skin microbiome; however, limited data exist on the impact of climate on inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) infections. AIM We sought to evaluate the impact of climate on the risk of IPP infections in a large international, multicenter cohort. METHODS We performed a multi-institutional, retrospective study of patients undergoing IPP surgery. We then evaluated whether the month or season, during which surgery was performed, affected device infections. Implant infections were defined as infections requiring device explantation. A univariate logistic regression analysis was undertaken. OUTCOMES Our primary outcome was implant infection. RESULTS A total of 5289 patients with a mean age of 62.2 ± 10.8 years received IPP placement. There was a fairly even distribution of implants performed in each season. A total of 103 (1.9%) infections were recorded. There were 32 (31.1%) IPP infections in patients who underwent surgery in the summer, followed by 28 (27.2%) in the winter, 26 (25.2%) in the spring, and 17 (16.5%) in the fall. No statistically significant differences were recorded in terms of season (P = .19) and month (P = .29). The mean daily temperature (P = .43), dew point (P = .43), and humidity (P = .92) at the time of IPP placement was not associated with infection. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS These findings provide reassurance to prosthetic urologists that infection reduction strategies do not need to be tailored to local climate. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS Climate data were not directly recorded for each hospital, but rather based on the monthly averages in the city where the surgery was performed. CONCLUSION The climate at time of IPP placement and time of year of surgery is not associated with IPP infection risk.
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- David W Barham
- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78234, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92868, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92868, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92868, United States
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92868, United States
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- Section of Urology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03766, United States
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- Department of Urology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Manchester Andrology Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Manchester Andrology Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Perito Urology, Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, United States
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92868, United States
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- Section of Urology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03766, United States
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Moukhtar Hammad MA, Barham DW, Sanford DI, Amini E, Jenkins L, Yafi FA. Maximizing outcomes in penile prosthetic surgery: exploring strategies to prevent and manage infectious and non-infectious complications. Int J Impot Res 2023; 35:613-619. [PMID: 37828138 PMCID: PMC10622320 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-023-00773-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Inflatable Penile Prostheses (IPP) implantation is a surgical treatment for patients desiring definitive treatment for erectile dysfunction. While this procedure has proven to be effective, it also carries its own set of unique risks that need to be carefully considered. The article reviews the current understanding of complications associated with penile prosthetic surgery and provides strategies to mitigate these adverse events. This article covers various aspects of IPP implantation, including the risks of infection, bleeding, injury to nearby structures, glans ischemia, and device malfunction. It also discusses the importance of careful preoperative screening to identify risk factors and the implementation of infection reduction strategies such as antimicrobial prophylaxis, skin prep, and operative techniques. In addition, it emphasizes the need for postoperative vigilance and prompt management of any complications that may arise. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the risks and strategies for mitigating complications associated with IPP implantation. Our recommendations are given based on the current consensus in the field and highlight the importance of careful planning, attention to detail, and effective communication between healthcare providers and patients. Despite the potential risks, this review underscores the fact that complications following penile prosthesis implantation are relatively rare.
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- USC Institute of Urology and Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Artificial Intelligence Center at USC Urology, USC Institute of Urology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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Ren Y, Yuan J, Xue Y, Zhang Y, Li S, Liu C, Liu Y. Advanced hydrogels: New expectation for the repair of organic erectile dysfunction. Mater Today Bio 2023; 19:100588. [PMID: 36896414 PMCID: PMC9988670 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Organic erectile dysfunction (ED) is a type of sexual disorder in men that is usually associated with illness, surgical injury, normal aging and has a high incidence across the globe. And the essence of penile erection is a neurovascular event regulated by a combination of factors. Nerve and vascular injury are the main causes of erectile dysfunction. Currently, the main treatment options for ED include phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), intracorporeal injections and vacuum erection devices (VEDs), which are ineffective. Therefore, it is essential to find an emerging, non-invasive and effective treatment for ED. The histopathological damage causing ED can be improved or even reversed with hydrogels, in contrast to current therapies. Hydrogels have many advantages, they can be synthesized from various raw materials with different properties, possess a definite composition, and have good biocompatibility and biodegradability. These advantages make hydrogels an effective drug carrier. In this review, we began with an overview of the underlying mechanisms of organic erectile dysfunction, discussed the dilemmas of existing treatments for ED, and described the unique advantages of hydrogel over other approaches. Then emphasizing the progress of research on hydrogels in the treatment of ED.
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- Yan Ren
- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.,CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China
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- First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China.,GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, Guangzhou, 510700, China
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Flaherty KR, Demirjian CC, Nelson CJ. The Psychological Reasons for Limiting Implant Surgery for Men With Erectile Dysfunction. J Sex Med 2022; 19:1499-1501. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Chung E, Bettocchi C, Egydio P, Love C, Osmonov D, Park S, Ralph D, Xin ZC, Brock G. The International Penile Prosthesis Implant Consensus Forum: clinical recommendations and surgical principles on the inflatable 3-piece penile prosthesis implant. Nat Rev Urol 2022; 19:534-546. [PMID: 35711059 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-022-00607-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Despite significant scientific advances in the modern three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis implant surgery, it is not without surgical risks and can carry additional cosmetic and psychosocial consequences in poorly selected and consented individuals. To address this problem, an international group of key opinion leaders and high-volume prosthetic surgeons reviewed the current guidelines and clinical evidence, discussed their experiences, and formed a consensus regarding inflatable penile prosthesis surgery. The findings of this consensus panel were presented at the 17th biennial Asia Pacific Society of Sexual Medicine scientific meeting. The experts concluded that proper patient selection, informed consent and strict adherence to safe surgical principles are important to optimize clinical outcomes. Furthermore, most intraoperative complications, if recognized, can be addressed intraoperatively to enable placement of the device at the time of initial surgery. Men with significant corporal fibrosis due to Peyronie's disease, prior prosthesis explantation and priapism, and men who have undergone construction of a neophallus, as well as men who receive concurrent continence surgery, are complex cases requiring additional care and advanced techniques to obtain optimal surgical outcomes. Variability in patient care - in terms of postoperative antibiotic use, pain management, scrotal care, and cycling of the penile prosthesis implant - must be reduced to enable optimization and assessment of outcomes across patient groups.
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- Eric Chung
- AndroUrology Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- AndroUrology Centre and Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- AndroUrology Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Urology South, Level 2, Holmesglen Private Hospital, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
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- Sewum Prosthetic Urology Center of Excellence, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, UK
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- Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Wong J, Witherspoon L, Flannigan RK. Under-recognized factors affecting penile implant satisfaction in patients. Can Urol Assoc J 2022; 16:294-300. [PMID: 35302472 PMCID: PMC9343162 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.7720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical management via penile prosthesis is an option for patients who have failed medical management. There is a paucity of literature surrounding factors contributing to patient satisfaction after implant surgery. The objective of this study was to characterize patients' and surgeons' attitudes toward factors affecting satisfaction with this procedure. METHODS Two patient cohorts were identified and contacted via email: a medical management of erectile dysfunction (ED) cohort and a penile implant patient cohort. A third cohort, Canadian urologists who perform penile implant surgeries, was also contacted. The surveys consisted of 5-7 questions, including a rating question regarding the importance of various penile implant factors. RESULTS Forty-six ED patients, 45 post-implant patients, and 12 urologists completed the survey. The mean overall satisfaction on a 10-point scale was 6.49 (standard deviation [SD] 2.92). Most (67%) urologists selected patient satisfaction as one of their least favorite aspects of penile implant surgery. Compared to postimplant patients, ED patients reported greater importance in the areas of appearance (p=0.035), soft glans (p=0.040), and concealment of implant (p=0.007). Urologists ranked natural feel (p=0.019) and generating a discrete erection (p=0.022) as less important than patients. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study that examines which specific variables of penile implant surgery are associated with satisfaction while comparing surgeons' understanding of what patients desire from this surgery. This study identifies several factors deemed important by patients but under-recognized by urologists. This knowledge can aid urologists in optimizing preoperative counselling and improving patient satisfaction.
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- Julie Wong
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Department of Urology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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Razdan S, Stock JA. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Urology 2022; 160:101. [PMID: 35216684 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Shirin Razdan
- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY
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Evaluation of Medical Malpractice in Urology Cases Resulting in Death. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.16899/jcm.1034411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Li KD, Hakam N, Low P, Lui J, Sadighian MJ, Nabavizadeh B, Shaw NM, Breyer BN. A Legal Database Review of Circumcision Related Litigation in the United States. Urology 2021; 160:94-101. [PMID: 34788667 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize circumcision-related litigation in the United States (US) and factors predictive of lawsuit outcome. Circumcision is a common urologic procedure with medical and ethical nuances. METHODS We reviewed the Nexis Uni legal database for state and federal cases using the term "circumcision" in combination with "medical malpractice" or "negligence" or "medical error" or "complication" or "malpractice" or "tort". Litigation primarily related to circumcision from 1939 to 2021 were reviewed for medical and legal details. RESULTS We identified 77 unique cases. Most cases were processed in state (87%) or appellate (59%) court systems with negligent surgical performance as the most common lawsuit reason (49%). Of reported specialties, urology was the highest proportion represented among named physicians (29%) and most patients were minors at time of circumcision (64%) and lawsuit (59%). Common complications included aesthetic dissatisfaction (20%), pain (19%), impaired sexual function (17%) and surgical trauma/injury (16%). Most verdicts favored physicians (59%), but when against physicians, the median indemnity was $175,000. Lawsuits due to negligent informed consent were significantly more likely to result in verdict favoring the physician compared to those due to negligent surgical performance. CONCLUSIONS Circumcision-related litigation in the US is rare and trial verdicts favor physicians, particularly in federal court cases or when parties allege negligent informed consent. Cases that favored plaintiffs successfully alleged negligent surgical technique. We recommend physicians performing circumcisions receive proper training, clearly communicate potential complications, and ensure appropriate indications for adult patients to reduce malpractice risk.
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- Kevin D Li
- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
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Lynch NB, Xu L, Ambinder D, Malik RD. Medical malpractice in stress urinary incontinence management: A 30-year legal database review. Curr Urol 2021; 15:137-142. [PMID: 34552452 PMCID: PMC8451321 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to investigate the most common reasons for and judicial outcomes of malpractice claims related to stress urinary incontinence (SUI) management. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using the Westlaw database, a search was performed using the terms "medical malpractice" or "negligence" in combination with "stress incontinence" or "stress urinary incontinence" between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 2020. Extracted information included trial date, demographic information, defendant profession, procedure performed, procedure complications, alleged malpractice, trial outcome, and monetary award. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS The Westlaw search yielded 79 case results. Of the cases, 70.4% (n = 38/54) had a defense verdict, 22.2% (n = 12/54) had a plaintiff verdict, and 7.4% (n = 4/54) were settled. The most commonly implicated procedure was mid-urethral sling (63.2%, n = 36/57). Among the plaintiffs, 48.4% (n = 61/126) claimed negligence in preoperative care, 33.3% (n = 42/126) claimed negligence in surgical performance, and 18.3% (n = 23/126) claimed negligence in postoperative care. Lack of informed consent was the most common complaint related to negligence in preoperative care (42.6%, n = 26/61). The average indemnity payment was $1,253,644 for preoperative care negligence, $1,254,491 for surgical performance negligence, and $2,239,198 for postoperative care negligence. Of the defendants, 63.4% (n = 52) were gynecologists and 36.6% (n = 30) were urologists. CONCLUSIONS Negligent preoperative care, with a particular emphasis on failure to obtain informed consent, and negligent surgical performance are the leading causes of malpractice claims during SUI management. Mid-urethral sling was the most commonly litigated procedure. This study highlights key factors to consider in minimizing malpractice risk during SUI management.
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Chung E, Mulhall J. Practical Considerations in Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery. J Sex Med 2021; 18:1320-1327. [PMID: 34247953 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Penile prosthesis implantation remains an effective solution for men with medical-refractory erectile dysfunction (ED) following radical pelvic surgery. Despite the distortion of pelvic anatomy, a penile implant can be performed with excellent clinical outcomes provided strict patient selection, proper preoperative workup and safe surgical principles are adhered to. AIM To provide practical recommendations on inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation in patients with medical-refractory ED, with an emphasis on patient selection and counselling, preoperative workup as well as surgical considerations to minimize intraoperative complications. METHODS A Medline search on relevant English-only articles on penile prostheses and pelvic surgery was undertaken and the following terms were included in the search for articles of interest: "bladder cancer", "prostate cancer", "rectal cancer", "pelvic surgery" and "inflatable penile implant". OUTCOMES Clinical key recommendations on patient selection, preoperative workup and surgical principles. RESULTS Patients should be made aware of the mechanics of IPP and the informed consent process should outline the benefits and disadvantages of IPP surgery, alternative treatment options, cost, potential prosthetic complications and patient's expectations on clinical outcomes. Specialised diagnostic test for workup for ED is often not necessary although preoperative workup should include screening for active infection and optimising pre-existing medical comorbidities. Precautionary measures should be carried out to minimise infective complication. Corporal dilation and reservoir placement can be challenging in this group, and surgeons may require knowledge of advanced reconstructive surgical techniques when dealing with specific cases such as coexisting Peyronie's disease and continence issue. CLINICAL TRANSLATION Strict patient selection and counselling process coupled with safe surgical principles are important to achieve excellent linical outcomes and patient satisfaction rates. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS This masterclass paper provides an overview of the practical considerations for men who are undergoing IPP surgery following radical pelvic surgery. Limitations include the lack of highquality data and detailed surgical description on each surgical troubleshooting steps for various prosthetic-related complications. CONCLUSION The IPP implantation can be performed efficiently and safely in patients following radical pelvic surgery. Chung E, Mulhall J. Practical Considerations in Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery. J Sex Med 2021;18:1320-1327.
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- Eric Chung
- AndroUrology Centre, Brisbane QLD, Australia; Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD, Australia; Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Mohan CS, Coward RM. Ethical Dilemmas in Penile Implant Surgery. J Sex Med 2021; 18:1009-1011. [PMID: 34020924 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.03.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Charan S Mohan
- Smith Institute for Urology, Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Mohan C, Sonntag E, Ehlers M, Akerman J, Hayon S, Figler B, Coward RM. Challenging Ethical Scenarios in the Surgical Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Survey of High-Volume Penile Prosthesis Surgeons. Urology 2020; 148:166-172. [PMID: 33285211 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.10.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate how surgeons approach ethically challenging scenarios that arise in penile prosthesis surgery and identify patient-related factors that impact their approach. METHODS A survey was distributed to the Society for Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons membership consisting of 6 ethically challenging scenarios: an HIV+ patient, a patient with cognitive disability, a registered sex offender, a nonverbal patient, a litigious patient, and an uncontrolled diabetic patient whose insurance will lapse soon. Additional clinical information was provided to assess how the likelihood to offer surgery might change. The primary outcome was the likelihood of offering surgery in each scenario. RESULTS The response rate was 15.6% (n = 29). When compared to the baseline patient, respondents had a lower likelihood of offering surgery in all scenarios except the HIV+ patient, with the lowest likelihood of offering surgery to a sex offender (P < .01). Within each scenario, factors associated with an increased odds of offering surgery included knowledge that a patient with Down Syndrome is high functioning (odds ratio [OR] 5.0, confidence interval [CI]: 1.4-17.8), that a prior sex offender is currently married (OR 16.5, CI:3.5-99.8), that a litigious patient sued a surgeon for a retained sponge (OR 6.3, CI:1.7-24.3), and that a nonverbal patient had expressed prior interest in penile prosthesis surgery (OR 4.5, CI: 1.3-16.2). CONCLUSION Ethical principles, including respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice, are appropriately applied by urological prosthetic surgeons when ethical challenges arise. While the likelihood of offering penile prosthesis surgery is decreased with most ethical dilemmas, specific clinical factors often augment decision-making.
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- Charan Mohan
- The Smith Institute for Urology, New Hyde Park, NY
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- Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; UNC Fertility, Raleigh, NC.
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Blazek AJ, Belle JD, Deibert MP, Deibert CM. Legal Review of Vasectomy Litigation and the Variables Impacting Trial Outcomes. Urology 2019; 131:120-124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Lokeshwar SD, Bitran J, Madhusoodanan V, Kava B, Ramasamy R. A Surgeon's Guide to the Various Antibiotic Dips Available During Penile Prosthesis Implantation. Curr Urol Rep 2019; 20:11. [PMID: 30701340 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-019-0874-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is a treatment for erectile dysfunction. IPPs have undergone improvements; however, post-surgical infections still occur. Furthermore, the type of pathogens infecting the implants has changed recently from Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria and fungi due to advances in antibiotic dips targeting the skin flora. To protect against infection, the AMS 700 is pre-coated with InhibiZone (mixture of Rifampin/Minocycline) and the Coloplast Titan, with several antibiotic dip options of differing efficacies. This review discusses strategies to decrease the infection rates in implant surgery, focusing on antibiotic dips. RECENT FINDINGS Current research endorses the use of rifampin/gentamicin as the most studied combination; however, some studies have utilized different dips for additional coverage including the InhibiZone on the AMS 700. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes and Gram-negative organisms, there is a need to develop strategies for increased coverage against infections. Controlled studies with different antibiotic combinations are needed to identify the ideal cocktail to decrease infection.
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- Soum D Lokeshwar
- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
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Awad MA, Osterberg EC, Chang H, Gaither TW, Alwaal A, Fox R, Breyer BN. Urethral catheters and medical malpractice: a legal database review from 1965 to 2015. Transl Androl Urol 2016; 5:762-773. [PMID: 27785434 PMCID: PMC5071201 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2016.08.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Urethral catheters (UCs) are commonly used in medicine and are associated with complications such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and trauma. Given UC complications and their ubiquitous usage in healthcare, there is a potential for liability risk. We aim to explore litigation involving UC-related complications. Methods The LexisNexis legal database was queried for all state and federal cases from January 1965 through October 2015 using the terms “urethral catheter” or “Foley catheter” in combination with “medical malpractice”, “negligence”, “medical error”, and “trauma”. Each case was reviewed for reported medical characteristics and legal aspects, including the outcome of the case. Results Our search yielded 29 cases. Urologists were the most common providers cited as defendants (21%), all of whom were successful in their defense. The most common malpractice claim was for traumatic insertion (48%). Pain was the most common type of damage claimed by plaintiffs (28%), followed by UTI (24%). Nineteen (66%) cases favored defendants, while 10 (34%) cases favored the plaintiffs, of which 2 (7%) were settled out of the court. In settled cases, the mean settlement received by plaintiffs was $55,750 (range, $25,000–$86,500). The mean award to plaintiffs for cases determined by the court was $112,991 (range, $4,000–$325,000). Conclusions Despite widespread usage of UC over a 50-year period, lawsuits centered on UC misuse are rare at the state and federal court levels. Of litigated cases, urologists are commonly involved yet have successful defenses.
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- Mohannad A Awad
- Department of Urology, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; ; Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Sideman & Bancroft Law Firm, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; ; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Anaissie J, Yafi FA. A review of surgical strategies for penile prosthesis implantation in patients with Peyronie's disease. Transl Androl Urol 2016; 5:342-50. [PMID: 27298781 PMCID: PMC4893506 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2016.04.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The introduction of the inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) has revolutionized the treatment of patients with both Peyronie's disease (PD) and erectile dysfunction (ED). A thorough literature review was performed in order to review the surgical strategies used to treat PD, using the PubMed online database with the keywords "penile prosthesis", "surgical management" and "Peyronie's disease". Patient satisfaction rates of 72-100% and partner satisfaction rates of 89% have been reported in the literature, although strong preoperative education may be needed to prepare patients for risks such as penile shortening, seen in up to 54% of patients. Three-piece IPPs are most commonly used, and when comparing the two most popular models (AMS 700 CX vs. Coloplast Titan), no significant differences were seen in functional outcomes or patient satisfaction. Simple insertion of an IPP has been shown to resolve curvature in 33-90% of patients, but surgeons may often need to also utilize ancillary straightening procedures for residual curvatures. Manual modeling can correct residual curvature with an 86-100% success rate, but with a 4% risk of urethral injury. When the post-modeling residual curvature exceeds 30 degrees, a plaque-releasing incision or plication is recommended to further reduce curvature. Grafting is recommended if the resulting incisional defect is larger than two centimeters. Alternative straightening techniques such as plication prior to IPP insertion, endoscopic plaque resection, the "scratch technique" and bone saw plaque incision have also been described.
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- James Anaissie
- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Colaco M, Heavner M, Sunaryo P, Terlecki R. Malpractice Litigation and Testicular Torsion: A Legal Database Review. J Emerg Med 2015; 49:849-54. [PMID: 26409673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.06.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The litigious nature of the American medical environment is a major concern for physicians, with an estimated annual cost of $10 billion. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to identify causes of litigation in cases of testicular torsion and what factors contribute to verdicts or settlements resulting in indemnity payments. METHODS Publicly available jury verdict reports were retrieved from the Westlaw legal database (Thomson Reuters, New York, NY). In order to identify pertinent cases, we used the search terms "medical malpractice" and "testicular torsion" with date ranging from 2000 to 2013. Jury verdicts, depositions, and narrative summaries were evaluated for their medical basis, alleged malpractice, findings, and indemnity payment(s) (if any). RESULTS Fifty-two cases were identified that were relevant to this study. Fifty-one percent of relevant cases were found in favor of the defendant physician, with the remaining 49% involving an indemnity payment (13% of which were settled). The most commonly sued medical providers were emergency physicians (48% of defendants), with urologists being second most common and making up 23% of the defendant pool. Emergency physicians were significantly more likely to make indemnity payments than urologists. CONCLUSION Testicular torsion is a delicate condition and requires expertise in evaluation and treatment. When emergency physicians choose not to consult an urologist for possible torsion, they leave themselves open to litigation risk. When an urologist is involved in torsion litigation, they are rarely unsuccessful in their defense. Finally, ultrasound is no guarantee for success against litigation.
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- Marc Colaco
- Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Lavien G, Churukanti G, Kishor A, Kramer A. Resident Education in Penile Prosthesis Surgery. CURRENT SEXUAL HEALTH REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11930-015-0051-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lyons MD, Carson CC, Coward RM. Special considerations for placement of an inflatable penile prosthesis for the patient with Peyronie's disease: techniques and patient preference. MEDICAL DEVICES-EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH 2015; 8:331-40. [PMID: 26251633 PMCID: PMC4524455 DOI: 10.2147/mder.s57252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Placement of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is the mainstay of surgical treatment for patients with Peyronie’s disease (PD) and concomitant medication-refractory erectile dysfunction. Special considerations and adjunctive surgical techniques during the IPP procedure are often required for patients with PD to improve residual penile curvature, as well as postoperative penile length. The surgical outcomes and various adjunctive techniques are not significantly different from one another, and selection of the appropriate technique must be tailored to patient-specific factors including the extent of the deformity, the degree of penile shortening, and preoperative patient expectations. The aims of this review were to assess the current literature on published outcomes and surgical techniques involving IPP placement in the treatment of PD. Patient satisfaction and preferences are reported, along with the description and patient selection for surgical techniques that include manual penile modeling, management of refractory curvature with concurrent plication, and correction of severe residual curvature and penile shortening with tunica release and plaque incision and grafting. A thorough description of the available techniques and their associated outcomes may help guide surgeons to the most appropriate choice for their patients.
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- Matthew D Lyons
- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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