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Erectile dysfunction surgery
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Often, as a last resort if other treatments have failed, the most common procedure is prosthetic implants which involves the insertion of artificial rods into the penis.[1]
Uncontrolled, unregistered studies suggest high rates of satisfaction[2][3].
References
References
- ↑ Penile prostheses (implants) Chris Steidle, MD, SeekWellness.com
- ↑ Rajpurkar A, Dhabuwala CB (2003). “Comparison of satisfaction rates and erectile function in patients treated with sildenafil, intracavernous prostaglandin E1 and penile implant surgery for erectile dysfunction in urology practice”. J Urol. 170 (1): 159–63. doi:10.1097/01.ju.0000072524.82345.6d. PMID 12796670.
- ↑ Carson CC, Mulcahy JJ, Govier FE (2000). “Efficacy, safety and patient satisfaction outcomes of the AMS 700CX inflatable penile prosthesis: results of a long-term multicenter study. AMS 700CX Study Group”. J Urol. 164 (2): 376–80. PMID 10893589.
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