PD22-03 OXIDIZED REGENERATED CELLULOSE (FIBRILLAR™) REDUCES RISK OF POSTOPERATIVE HEMATOMA FOLLOWING INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS

Delayed postoperative hematoma formation after inflatable penile prosthesis implantation.

INTRODUCTION Infrequent but serious postoperative complications following inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) insertion include infection, malfunction, and bleeding. Although prior publications report methods to reduce immediate postoperative bleeding, there is little in the literature concerning the etiology, diagnosis, imaging, and management of delayed bleeding after IPP insertion. AIM The ...

Vacuum Preparation, Optimization of Cylinder Length and Postoperative Daily Inflation Reduces Complaints of Shortened Penile Length Following Implantation of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

Introduction: The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) has been used to treat erectile dysfunction for 40 years. Loss of penile length following IPP remains the single biggest patient complaint. We describe a preoperative and postoperative patient preparation protocol to assist in setting realistic patient expectations and decreasing the complaint of reduced penile length. Materials & Methods: 75...

Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose Resembling Vaginal Cuff Abscess

INTRODUCTION Application of oxidized regenerated cellulose is commonly performed in laparoscopy to achieve hemostasis during surgery. The appearance of an abscess resembles oxidized regenerated cellulose, causing imaging studies to be difficult to interpret. CASE DESCRIPTION We describe the cases of 3 patients who underwent oxidized regenerated cellulose placement during laparoscopic gynecolo...

Tubing Erosion of an Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Long after Implantation

INTRODUCTION Erosion through skin of connecting tubing of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) has not been previously reported. AIM The aim of this study was to present a case of tubing erosion, review the pertinent literature, and discuss the possible causes and management options, including preservation of the device and its components. METHODS A 42-year-old male failing to respond to m...

Male Sexual Dysfunction Subcutaneous Placement of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Reservoirs