Subcutaneous reservoir placement during penile prosthesis implantation

Can J Urol. 2006 Dec;13(6):3351-2.

Abstract

Currently, the prosthesis of choice for patients undergoing penile prosthesis surgery is a three piece inflatable device, as this provides optimal inflation and deflation when compared to a one or two piece prosthesis. However, prior pelvic surgery or radiation therapy can obliterate the retropubic space and make placement of the reservoir required for a three piece prosthesis difficult. We report a novel location for reservoir placement in a man who had undergone multiple pelvic surgeries after suffering a severe pelvic crush injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / surgery
  • Adult
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid
  • Pelvis / injuries
  • Penile Implantation / methods*
  • Subcutaneous Tissue / surgery
  • Surgically-Created Structures*