In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the 'mini-sling' surgery during placement of penile prosthesis for the treatment of urinary incontinence and climacturia (urine leaking during sexual intercourse) in men with erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these...
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Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction: Is dual prosthetic implantation safe?
In a nutshell This study examined risks associated with dual implantation of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), and an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in men with erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. This study concluded that surgical complications and device survival are similar between dual implantation and...
Read MoreTreatment for erectile dysfunction after prostate removal
In a nutshell This study looked at how penile rehabilitation therapy improved erectile dysfunction (ED – difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection) after radical prostatectomy (RP – complete removal of the prostate). The study found that different penile rehabilitation therapies improved ED after RP. Some background Removal of...
Read MorePenile implants increase the risk of device erosion of artificial urinary sphincters
In a nutshell This study examined the effects of penile implants among men already treated with artificial urinary sphincters. Authors reported an increased risk of device erosion and removal among men treated with both surgical procedures compared to those with artificial urinary sphincters only. Some background A common side effect of prostate...
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