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“Pumpology”: the Realistic Issues Associated with Pump Placement in Prosthetic Surgery

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The goal of this paper was to discuss the issues and/or overt complications associated with the 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (3-IPP) pump. We also addressed how to resolve such issues with or without surgical intervention.

Recent Findings

Numerous modifications of the 3-IPP pump have been introduced with multiple techniques to place the pump. These are largely dependent on the approach to place the 3-IPP. Pump issues may inevitably occur, and there are numerous special maneuvers that can be performed to resolve pump issues.

Summary

It is important for urologists to know maneuvers for pump malfunctions to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures and pump revision. Several studies are reviewed regarding pump issues and patient satisfaction; however, a more structured prospective research project is warranted to further evaluate these issues.

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    Raul E. Fernandez-Crespo, Kristina Buscaino & Rafael Carrion

  2. Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA

    Raul E. Fernandez-Crespo, Kristina Buscaino & Rafael Carrion

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Fernandez-Crespo, R.E., Buscaino, K. & Carrion, R. “Pumpology”: the Realistic Issues Associated with Pump Placement in Prosthetic Surgery. Curr Urol Rep 22, 10 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-020-01027-5

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