(478) Patient and Partner Expectations Before Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract Introduction Patient and partner expectations before inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery satisfaction after IPP have not been well studied. Objective The purpose of this study is to qualitatively investigate preoperative patients partners. Methods Participants included men undergoing for erectile dysfunction (ED) at our institution. We also interested Information was collected via telephone interview. Semantic latent themes were identified using qualitative inductive thematic analysis. Results Sixteen 6 partners interviewed prior surgery. Patients reported penetrative sex as the preferred form intercourse (100%), orgasm desired endpoint both participants (86.7%), diminished self-confidence secondary (66.7%). Partners (60%) majority denied necessary their (80%). Ideally, more than three times per week (87.5%), while less 2 Most that unsatisfied with sexual activity (93.8%), however communication regarding desires or (86.7%). All (100%) nearly half (40%) hoped engage in following placement, most restored confidence patient Conclusions Preoperative differ between Understanding impact these differences on postoperative identify favorable surgical candidates provide appropriate counseling. Disclosure No