Publications by authors named "G Hatzichristodoulou"
Background: Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) insertion is recommended for the treatment of patients with Peyronie's disease (PD) and significant erectile dysfunction (ED); adjunctive procedures can be used for residual curvature after IPP placement.
Aim: To assess the management of penile curvature correction in PD patients undergoing IPP procedures within a large multinational, multicenter cohort.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on PD patients treated with IPP by 11 experienced prosthetic surgeons.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze pre- and intraoperative factors influencing the integrity of corporal bodies after placing an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), focusing on the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
- Researchers reviewed a database of over 5,400 IPP surgeries conducted between 2016 and 2021, identifying significant predictors for complications linked to corporal integrity.
- Key predictors for complications included revision surgery, older age, and medical conditions like coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease, indicating the need for consideration of these factors during IPP placement to reduce risks.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to identify factors influencing the length of penile implants in men undergoing primary inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement at multiple surgical centers from July 2016 to July 2021.
- - Findings revealed that older age, Asian ethnicity, history of radical prostatectomy, and the infrapubic surgical approach were linked to shorter implant lengths, while Black or African American ethnicity was associated with longer implants.
- - Understanding these associations can help doctors better counsel patients about potential implant lengths and set realistic expectations for postoperative outcomes.