Successful implantation of penile prostheses in organ transplant patients.
We present our experience with implantation of penile prostheses in 6 organ transplant recipients, including 2 patients after renal transplantation and 4 patients after cardiac transplantation. We have seen no problems related to prosthesis surgery in this patient population, and in particular have experienced no infectious complications. All patients received strict perioperative antibiotic and steroid coverage. We conclude that erectile impotence in the male organ transplant patient can be successfully treated with penile prosthesis surgery without incurring undue morbidity and with considerable benefit in terms of quality of life in a generally young patient population.
Kabalin
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Division of Urology, Stanford University Medical Center, California.
Kessler
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D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011788:Quality of Life