Midline submuscular penile prosthesis reservoir placement for patients with bilateral inaccessible inguinal rings: technique and outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

One of the most challenging aspects of inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery is reservoir placement. The traditional space of Retzius (SOR) is not suitable for all patients. For example, radical cystectomy or prostatectomy may alter the anatomical SOR. Hence, traditional placement of the reservoir in this space increases the risk of bowel or vascular injury. Also, patients with bilateral inguinal hernias repaired with mesh, or those with previous reservoirs that have been retained, are not eligible for a Retzius reservoir. Our study reports on the use of midline sub-rectus muscle placement of a penile prosthesis reservoir in these patients as an alternative to high submuscular placement commonly used.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of male patients wh

SUBMITTER: Zisman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9730003 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature