title: Use of BioPatch® (Protective Disk with Chlorhexidine Gluconate) in Closed-Suction Drainage for Penile Implant Surgery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The use of closed-suction drains after penile implant surgery remains controversial. The use of BioPatch®, a protective disk with chlorhexidine gluconate, may reduce the incidence of drain-related infections, one of the feared complications of drains. The aim of this study is to describe a novel use of BioPatch® in penile implant surgery as well as additional techniques that may potentially minimize infection rates.
  
  
  METHODS
  A description of operative technique and a review of the literature will be presented. A novel approach to penile implant surgery that may reduce infection rates is described.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A simple technique is described for surgeons considering implementation of closed-suction drains after penile implant surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although randomized controlled studies looking at drain placement following penile implant surgery are lacking, the addition of BioPatch® and the implementation of surgical techniques as described are potentially helpful in preventing infection following this surgery.
authors.affiliation: Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Khurgin
authors.affiliation: Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Garber
keywords: BioPatch®; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Closed-suction drain; Infection; Penile implant; Penile prosthesis surgery; Protective disk