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Review
. 2017 Nov;27(14):831-835.
doi: 10.1016/j.purol.2017.09.005. Epub 2017 Oct 12.

[Penile prosthesis implantation: Indications and outcomes]

[Article in French]
W Akakpo  1 , K Ben-Naoum  2 , D Carnicelli  3 , L Ferretti  4 , J-P Graziana  5 , V Hupertan  6 , E Huyghe  7 , F X Madec  8 , F Marcelli  9 , C Methorst  10 , N Morel-Journel  11 , L Savareux  12 , J E Terrier  11 , R Yiou  13 , A Faix  14 ; Comité d’andrologie et de médecine sexuelle de l’Association Française d’Urologie
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[Penile prosthesis implantation: Indications and outcomes]

[Article in French]
W Akakpo et al. Prog Urol. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: Our aim was to present the indications and the outcomes of penile prosthesis implantation.

Methods: A literature review was performed through PubMed using the following keywords: penile implantation ; penile prosthesis; erectile dysfunction.

Results: Evolution of penile prosthesis devices led to get a fiable and effective treatment for men with erectile dysfunction who do not respond to less invasive therapy. Penile implant can also be useful in the treatment of Peyronie's disease, priapism and transgender surgery. Precise information related to this surgery, especially complications, permits to obtain high satisfaction scores.

Conclusion: Penile implant is a reliable and safe solution for the management of erectile dysfunction resulting to high couple satisfaction ratings.

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