Technique for concomitant implantation of the penile prosthesis with the male sling.
OBJECTIVE
We describe an initial experience with a technique for concomitant implantation of inflatable and semirigid penile prostheses with the synthetic male sling. In 4 cases the simultaneous procedures for erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence were achieved successfully.


METHODS
Four patients presented with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. They underwent treatment with placement of a synthetic (silicone coated polypropylene) perineal male sling with concomitant placement of a penile prosthesis, as performed by a single surgeon. The patients underwent the male sling procedure using 6 bone screws drilled into the descending pelvic rami bilaterally and a 4 x 7 cm silicone coated polymer mesh. Patients simultaneously also underwent placement of a semirigid or inflatable penile implant. Clinical outcome was determined via physician and patient assessment of continence and a continence questionnaire.


RESULTS
No perioperative complications occurred. All patients were discharged home within 24 hours of the procedures and postoperative pain was controlled with oral medications. One-year followup showed complete satisfaction in all 4 patients with continent status and erectile function.


CONCLUSIONS
Our initial experience shows that concomitant placement of the male sling and a semirigid or inflatable penile implant can be successfully accomplished with high satisfaction.
Rhee
Eugene Y
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Department of Urology, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019935:Penile Implantation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*