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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

  1. Penile prostheses (implants) Chris Steidle, MD, SeekWellness.com
  2. 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.
  3. 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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