Penile implants have been an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) for more than 40 years. However, there is now a growing interest in this treatment option, as the number of procedures is expected to increase in the future. This book offers a reference guide for all those practitioners interested in understanding and/or performing this procedure. It will also benefit those in medical education who want to obtain specialized and high-quality knowledge regarding the complexities involved in penile implant surgery.

Although the basic description of penile implant surgery is well documented in the literature, a detailed and comprehensive guide with a special focus on the most challenging and controversial aspects is lacking. The few books available on the topic provide a broad overview of prosthetic surgery in general, mainly discuss basic principles, and fail to provide a more detailed perspective.

This comprehensive book discusses various aspects of penile implant surgery, ranging from indications to long-term complications. It addresses the most common and serious challenges regarding penile implants, which are rarely discussed elsewhere. The respective chapters were written by internationally respected experts on the controversies of penile prosthetic surgery. The book is intended for all those who plan to specialize in penile implant surgery, which include, but are not limited to, residents and fully trained urologists, as well as fellows and practitioners in sexual medicine and reconstructive urology.

Patient and Device Selection

Critical Analysis of Maneuvers to Reduce Infection in Penile Implant Surgery
Strategies for Optimal Pain Control in the Penile Implant Patient
Implant Surgery in the Anticoagulated Patient
Management of Residual Curvature in the Patient with Peyronie's Disease Undergoing Penile Implant Surgery
Considerations in Reservoir Placement
The Hostile Penis: Managing the Patient with Penile Fibrosis
The Role of Penile Lengthening Procedures at the Time of Penile Implant Surgery
Considerations in the Management of Visceral Perforation During Penile Implant Surgery
Implant Surgery in the Patient with Neophallus
Approach to Managing the Patient with Impending Erosion
Management of Long-term Complications of Penile Implant Surgery
Medicolegal Aspects of Penile Implant Surgery.