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An update on penile prostheses: a narrative review

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: Men with erectile dysfunction offered penile prostheses have high satisfaction rates when properly counselled. These devices have undergone significant advancements in design, surgical techniques, and perioperative management, enhancing patient outcomes, satisfaction, and safety. This review summarizes the latest innovations, including novel non-antimicrobial prevention strategies and disposable surgical tools that may reduce infection risks. Furthermore, advances in operative techniques, including safer alternative reservoir placement, have minimized the complications. Additionally, innovations in postoperative management, such as multimodal analgesia and nerve blocks, have improved patient recovery and comfort. Lastly, emerging technologies, including shape-memory alloys and electronic-controlled devices that represent potential future breakthroughs are described.

Source: Asian Journal of Andrology

DOI: 10.4103/aja202557

Authors: Carmen Pozo, David Ralph, Wai Gin Lee

Institution: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $711