[Penile prosthesis. Indications, classification, technic, complications, and safety].
OBJECTIVE
To review the indications of penile prosthesis in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and describe a new classification based on the design and material of the prosthesis.


METHODS
Penile prosthesis are classified. The advantages and disadvantages of the different prosthesis types are given. The surgical technique is described, as well as the pre-, intra- and postoperative complications observed in 300 procedures involving penile prosthesis performed over a 10-year period.


RESULTS
6 of the 300 prosthesis required removal (4 of these 6 prosthesis were reimplanted); 17 prosthesis were changed due to implant failure.


CONCLUSIONS
Penile prostheses are the best solution currently available for erectile dysfunction not amenable to any other type of treatment and carry minimal complications if the technique is performed correctly.
Rosselló Barbará
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Centro de Urología, Andrología y Sexología de Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, España.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011474:Prosthesis Design
Prótesis de pene. Indicaciones, clasificación, técnica, complicaciones y seguros.