The implantation of a penile prosthesis is a safe procedure for erectile dysfunction and/or urinary incontinence in neurologically impaired patients. Based on technical advances the complication rates significantly decreased during the years. The implantation of an inflatable 3-piece penile prosthesis in a neurologically impaired patient is a safe and viable procedure. Indications include the management of erectile dysfunction and problematic urinary collection.
Radio-linked devices to stimulate the hypogastric plexus have been implanted into 7 patients with spinal injuries and 1 with primary anorgasmia. They caused seminal emission in all patients and still do so in the spinal injury patients. Insemination with semen thus obtained has yielded 5 pregnancies (2 live births) in the wives of 4 patients. The range of application is discussed.
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