Rigicon disposable Furlow insertion tool has the potential to decrease infection rates after inflatable penile prosthesis implantation

Author(s): Muhammet Ihsan Karaman, Orhan Koca

JOURNAL

IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal

YEAR

2023

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-023-00721-5

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Abstract Short Summary

This article discusses how Rigicon's disposable Furlow insertion tool may reduce post-operative infections in penile implant surgeries by eliminating sterilization issues common to reusable tools.

Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate the potential of Rigicon’s disposable Furlow insertion tool in minimizing infection risks associated with inflatable penile prosthesis implantation.

Key Findings:

Reusable Furlow insertion tools may harbor pathogens despite sterilization, posing infection risks during IPP surgeries. The Rigicon disposable version is easy to use and may reduce contamination, but further multicenter studies are needed.

Conclusion:

Rigicon’s disposable Furlow tool offers a promising strategy to reduce infection rates in penile prosthesis surgery, though more comparative research is warranted.

Clinical Relevance:

Infection is one of the most serious complications in IPP surgeries. A disposable insertion tool that reduces contamination could enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Keywords

disposable Furlow HL Insertion Tool penile prosthesis infection prevention penile implant surgery IPP surgical tools Rigicon

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