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Review
. 2025 Apr 14;13(2):144-171.
doi: 10.1093/sxmrev/qeaf001.

Penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction: recommendations from the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine

Tobias S Köhler  1 , Ricardo Munarriz  2 , Justin Parker  3 , Carlo Bettocchi  4 , Georgios Hatzichristodoulou  5 , Francisco E Martins  6 , Ignacio Moncada  7 , Daniar Osmonov  8 , Sung Hun Park  9   10 , David Ralph  11 , Run Wang  12
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Review

Penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction: recommendations from the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine

Tobias S Köhler et al. Sex Med Rev. .

Abstract

Introduction: Penile prosthesis (PP) is one of the main approved therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED). Greater than 50 years of clinical use has led to considerable innovation in PP surgery and patient care.

Objectives: To summarize the current literature and provide updated clinical evidence to inform healthcare providers on best practices with PP.

Methods: A consensus panel was held with leading sexual medicine experts during the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM). Relevant peer-reviewed literature was reviewed with focus on research from but not limited to the last 10 years. The quality of each individual study was judged with Oxford levels of evidence (LOE) criteria, but overall LOE were not used as systematic review was not performed. The expert panel generated consensus statements based on the quality of evidence and criteria of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation).

Results: PP provides excellent outcomes for the treatment of ED. The panel developed 35 recommendations building upon previous recommendations. Nine recommendations (4, 5, 11,13,17, 25, 26, 31, and 32) are retained without change from 2015. Twelve recommendations (1, 2, 3, 7, 9,14,16,19,21, 28, 33, and 34) change syntax to make statements more active or change details. Fourteen recommendations (6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, and 35) are novel in this update.

Conclusion: Since the 4th ICSM, new evidence has emerged to guide PP use in modern sexual medicine. While multi-institutional studies are needed to improve outcomes, key challenges remain: reducing infections, enhancing devices, and improving awareness and accessibility. We recommend following 5th ICSM guidelines while emphasizing the importance of clinical judgment and shared decision-making for optimal PP outcomes.

Keywords: Peyronie’s disease; erectile dysfunction; implant infection; implant revision; implant salvage; malleable implant; penile prosthesis.

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