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Optimizing Outcomes in the Virgin Penile Implant Patient

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Purpose of Review

Patient satisfaction with inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is an elective procedure that restores erectile function.

Recent Findings

While the return of usable erections is almost always achieved with IPP, patients may still be unhappy with the procedure if the outcome has not met their expectations. Optimizing patient satisfaction and outcomes should incorporate considerations for pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors. Length optimization regimens and improved pain control options have dominated the recent literature.

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Welliver, C. Optimizing Outcomes in the Virgin Penile Implant Patient. Curr Urol Rep 20, 14 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-019-0876-6

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