Penile prosthesis impending erosion: Surgical technique for extracapsular re-implantation reconstruction

Abstract

Introduction and objectives:

Impending erosion is an unusual complication of inflatable penile prosthesis that can strongly impact on patient’s morbidity and quality of life. In this case report we present a salvage surgery technique for impending erosion performed in a 57-year-old man.

Materials and methods:

We present our surgical technique for cylinder reimplantation in an impending erosion of a three-component inflatable prosthesis with a peno-scrotal access and extracapsular reseating of the cylinder.

Results:

No post-operative complication occurred, and the patient regained full function of the prosthesis after recovery. The surgical site healed well with no signs of infections.

Conclusions:

Impending erosion is a problematic complication of penile prosthesis; however, can be administered with a salvage technique avoiding the explant of the IPP.