Identifying Who Can Effectively Use Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Pumps and How Usage Affects Satisfaction After Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on men who have received inflatable penile prostheses IPPs to address erectile dysfunction, particularly those who do not respond to or cannot tolerate phosphodiesterase type 5 PDE5 inhibitors. The study aims to identify factors that affect patients ability to use the pump mechanism of these devices correctly and how this relates to their satisfaction after surgery. It also evaluates whether viewing and handling the pump before surgery influences post-operative ease of use. Participants underwent penile prosthesis implantation with devices from either Coloplast or Boston Scientific - AMS, performed between 2014 and 2019 by two surgeons at the University Hospital of Nice, France. The study observes patients who received these IPPs and examines their pump handling ability and satisfaction. No additional treatments or interventions are administered as part of the study. Throughout the study, participants complete questionnaires to assess their ability to inflate and deflate the device and their satisfaction with the prosthesis. Researchers analyze risk factors that may cause difficulties with pump handling and explore correlations between pre-operative pump experience and post-operative outcomes. The primary outcome is assessed at three months post-implantation, with follow-up on satisfaction and pump handling during this period.

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