Prosthetic Urology Glossary

Explore Rigicon’s evidence-based glossary covering penile implants, AUS, ED treatments, and surgical terms in prosthetic urology.

Explore Rigicon’s evidence-based glossary covering penile implants, AUS, ED treatments, and surgical terms in prosthetic urology.

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Active Monitoring

Synonyms: Active surveillance, watchful waiting, expectant management, observation, surveillance protocol, monitoring protocol, deferred treatment

Active monitoring, also known as active surveillance, is a strategy of closely observing a condition without immediate treatment, intervening only if progression occurs.1 This approach involves regular monitoring through scheduled...

Category:	Urological Conditions
Source:	[1] Cooperberg MR, Meeks W, Fang R, Gaylis...

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Active Surveillance

Synonyms: Expectant management, watchful waiting (though this specifically refers to a less intensive monitoring approach), active monitoring, surveillance protocol, deferred treatment, observation protocol, expectant therapy, monitored observation

Active surveillance is a systematic approach to monitoring certain medical conditions, particularly low-risk cancers, without immediate intervention. It involves regular, scheduled medical evaluations and diagnostic tests to closely track a...

Category:	Urological Conditions
Source:	[1] Shill DK, Roobol MJ, Ehdaie B, Vickers...

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Alprostadil

Synonyms: Prostaglandin E1, PGE1, PGE-1, l-Prostaglandin E1, Alprostadilum, Befar, Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Muse, Vitaros, Femprox, Topiglan, Alprox-TD, Liprostin, Prostandin, Prostin VR Pediatric, Prostavasin, Lipoprost, Promostan, Prostivas, l-PGE1, PGE1alpha, (11alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-en-1-oic acid, (-)-Protaglandin E1

Alprostadil is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog primarily used as a second-line treatment for erectile dysfunction in males when oral therapy has failed.1 It works by binding as an...

Category:	Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis
Source:	[1] Jain A, Leslie SW, Iqbal O. Alprostadil....

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Amino-aciduria

Synonyms: Amino acids - urine, Urine amino acids, Hyperaminoaciduria, Aminoacidopathy, Renal aminoaciduria, Overflow aminoaciduria, Generalized aminoaciduria

Amino-aciduria refers to the presence of excessive amino acids in the urine, often indicating a metabolic disorder.1 This condition occurs when the urine contains abnormally high amounts of amino acids,...

Category:	Urological Conditions
Products:	ContiClassic® Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS), ContiReflex® Enhanced Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)
Source:	[1] Aliu E, Kanungo S, Arnold GL. Amino...

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Anejaculation

Synonyms: Dry orgasm, aspermia (sometimes used, though aspermia technically refers to complete lack of semen, which can include anejaculation or other causes), ejaculatory failure, orgasmic anejaculation.

Anejaculation is a medical condition characterized by the inability to ejaculate semen despite the potential for normal orgasm sensation.3 It literally means “no ejaculation.”1 Men with anejaculation can typically produce...

Category:	Urological Conditions
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis
Source:	[1] Hendry WF, Altof SE, Benson GS, et...

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Angiomyolipoma

Synonyms: Renal angiomyolipoma (AML), Kidney angiomyolipoma, Renal AML, Kidney AML, Renal hamartoma (though technically distinct)

Angiomyolipoma is a benign kidney tumor characterized by a composition of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat tissue in varying amounts.1 It belongs to the family of perivascular epithelioid cell...

Category:	Urological Conditions
Source:	[1] Skelton WP, Dahlen T, Patel H, et...

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Modified Sliding Technique AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: MoST, Modified 'sliding' technique, Egydio modified sliding technique, Penile lengthening without grafting technique, Modified sliding maneuver

The Modified Sliding Technique (MoST) is a surgical procedure for penile length restoration involving tunica albuginea incisions. It is specifically designed for patients with severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and significant...

Category:	Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis

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Mindful Touching AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: Sensate Focus, non-arousal focused touch, non-orgasm focused touch, mindful sensory touch, tactile mindfulness practice

Mindful Touching is a psychosexual therapy technique that emphasizes deliberate, non-judgmental attention to touch sensations without the expectation of sexual arousal or orgasm1. Developed as part of Sensate Focus therapy...

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Erectile Dysfunction Treatments

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Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: Magnetic Resonance Angiography, MR Angiography, Dynamic MRA, Time-resolved MRA, Contrast-enhanced MRA, Gadolinium-enhanced MRA, Penile MRA, Vascular MRI

Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) is a specialized, non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging technique specifically designed to visualize blood vessels and assess vascular function in the evaluation of erectile dysfunction1. This advanced...

Category:	Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis

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Jelqing AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: Penis stretching exercise, manual penile traction, milking exercise, penile massage technique

Jelqing is a manual penis stretching exercise that involves repetitive pulling and massaging of the penis tissues in an attempt to increase penile length and girth.1 The technique purportedly works...

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Erectile Dysfunction Treatments

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Intraurethral Suppository AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: MUSE, Medicated Urethral System for Erection, Alprostadil urethral suppository, Transurethral alprostadil, Intraurethral alprostadil, Urethral pellet

Intraurethral suppository is a single-dose, medicated transurethral system for the delivery of alprostadil to the male urethra for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.1 It consists of alprostadil, a synthetic prostaglandin...

Category:	Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis

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IIEF-5 AI Referenced

Added: Sep 3, 2026

Synonyms: IIEF-5, International Index of Erectile Function-5, Five-item International Index of Erectile Function, Simplified IIEF, IIEF-5 Questionnaire, Abridged IIEF

The International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) is an abridged, five-item version of the original 15-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, specifically developed as a validated diagnostic tool...

Category:	Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Products:	Infla10® Pulse™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Series, Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis

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