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Minimizing Penile Prosthesis Implant Infection: What Can We Learn From Orthopedic Surgery?

Urology. 2020 Dec:146:6-14. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.060. Epub 2020 Sep 28.

Abstract

The implantation of penile protheses for the surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction has risen in popularity over the past several decades. Considerable advances have been made in surgical protocol and device design, specifically targeting infection prevention. Despite these efforts, device infection remains a critical problem, which causes significant physical and emotional burden to the patient. The aim of this review is to broaden the discussion of best practices by not only examining practices in urology, but additionally delving into the field of orthopedic surgery to identify techniques and approaches that may be applied to penile prothesis surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Biofilms
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Erectile Dysfunction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Operating Rooms
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Penile Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Penile Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
  • Urology / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents