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Review
. 2020 Dec:146:6-14.
doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.060. Epub 2020 Sep 28.

Minimizing Penile Prosthesis Implant Infection: What Can We Learn From Orthopedic Surgery?

Selin Isguven  1 , Paul H Chung  2 , Priscilla Machado  3 , Lauren J Delaney  3 , Antonia F Chen  4 , Flemming Forsberg  3 , Noreen J Hickok  5
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Minimizing Penile Prosthesis Implant Infection: What Can We Learn From Orthopedic Surgery?

Selin Isguven et al. Urology. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

The implantation of penile protheses for the surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction has risen in popularity over the past several decades. Considerable advances have been made in surgical protocol and device design, specifically targeting infection prevention. Despite these efforts, device infection remains a critical problem, which causes significant physical and emotional burden to the patient. The aim of this review is to broaden the discussion of best practices by not only examining practices in urology, but additionally delving into the field of orthopedic surgery to identify techniques and approaches that may be applied to penile prothesis surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: Antonia F. Chen, Paul H. Chung, Selin Isguven, Priscilla Machado, and Lauren J. Delaney have no relevant disclosures. Noreen J. Hickok and Flemming Forsberg have IP on a device for treating infection; there are no other relevant conflicts.

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Figure 1:
Schematic representation of biofilm development in penile implants. In the inset, scanning electron microscope image of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm on polylactic acid disc in vitro; biofilm forms in surface irregularities and propagates outward, as would be seen in the connection points between the reservoir and tubing
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Comment in

  • EDITORIAL COMMENT.
    Wilson SK. Wilson SK. Urology. 2020 Dec;146:13-14. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.061. Urology. 2020. PMID: 33272415 No abstract available.

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