The International Penile Prosthesis Implant Consensus Forum: clinical recommendations and surgical principles on the inflatable 3-piece penile prosthesis implant

Author(s): Eric Chung, Carlo Bettocchi, Paulo Egydio, Chris Love, Daniar Osmonov, Sean Park, David Ralph, Zhong Cheng Xin, Gerald Brock

JOURNAL

Nature Reviews Urology

YEAR

2022

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-022-00607-z

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Abstract Short Summary

A global panel of prosthetic urologists provides surgical guidelines for 3-piece inflatable penile prostheses. Recommendations emphasize patient selection, surgical safety, and postoperative care, featuring Rigicon's Infla10®.

Abstract

Objective:

To develop an international expert consensus on surgical principles and clinical recommendations for the implantation of inflatable 3-piece penile prostheses.

Key Findings:

Patient selection, infection prevention, and surgical technique are critical for IPP success. The Infla10® by Rigicon is identified as a newer-generation device. The consensus includes practical guidance for complex cases such as patients with fibrosis, diabetes, or undergoing transgender phalloplasty.

Conclusion:

IPP surgery is effective and durable when evidence-based practices are followed. Proper surgeon training, perioperative care, and patient counselling are essential to minimize complications and improve satisfaction.

Clinical Relevance:

These consensus guidelines fill gaps in surgical standardization and improve patient outcomes in IPP surgery, especially relevant for newer implants like Rigicon’s Infla10® series.

Keywords

Infla10 penile prosthesis inflatable penile implant surgical technique erectile dysfunction IPP Rigicon fibrosis

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