[Simultaneous double prosthesis implant more artificial urinary sphincter via transscrotal: surgical technique]

Arch Esp Urol. 2011 Apr;64(3):311-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Moderate-severe urinary incontinence and refractory-to-treatment erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy are two entities causing an important loss of quality of life to patients. The double implant of penile prosthesis and artificial urinary sphincter is a safe and effective option in these cases. This article describes preoperative considerations and the most important technical steps to do it satisfactorily.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Prosthesis*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Scrotum / surgery*
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery
  • Urinary Sphincter, Artificial*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*