Topic: Erectile Dysfunction

Update on Penile Implants: Best Practice and Taking Care of Complications

Update on Penile Implants: Best Practice and Taking Care of Complications

by | Oct 2024

Jesse N. Mills, MD, delivers an insightful presentation on the latest advancements and best practices in using penile implants.

In this 14-minute discussion, Dr. Mills reviews prep and surgical techniques. He also discusses both early and late complications associated with penile implants and outlines strategies for addressing issues such as infection and erosion. He stresses the importance of patient follow-up to ensure early detection and management of complications, thereby improving long-term outcomes.

Dr. Mills concludes by emphasizing the need for continuous education and skill development among urologists to keep pace with advancements in penile implant technology and surgical techniques. His presentation is a comprehensive guide for clinicians seeking to enhance their practice in managing penile implants and caring for patients experiencing complications.

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APP-directed Postoperative Care Clinic for Prosthetic Urology: Tips for Happier Patients

APP-directed Postoperative Care Clinic for Prosthetic Urology: Tips for Happier Patients

by | Aug 2024

Sarah Y. Parker, MSN, AGNP-C, analyzes the establishment and operation of an APP-directed postoperative care clinic for prosthetic urology. Her focus is on enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through advanced practice provider (APP) involvement in postoperative care. Parker underscores the significance of a specialized clinic model that leverages the expertise of APPs to provide dedicated and continuous care for patients undergoing prosthetic urology procedures.

Parker details the essential components of an APP-directed clinic, highlighting the benefits of having APPs manage postoperative care. Effective communication and patient education are central themes. By providing thorough education, APPs empower patients to actively participate in their recovery. Parker also discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations and maintaining open lines of communication to address patient concerns promptly.

Parker highlights the integration of protocols and guidelines that ensure high-quality, consistent care. Parker’s analysis also focuses on innovation in patient care delivery. Technologies such as telehealth and other digital tools enable APPs to provide timely support and follow-up, further enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.

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Margin Call: Focal vs. Regional Ablation

Margin Call: Focal vs. Regional Ablation

by | Aug 2024

Preston C. Sprenkle, MD, analyzes focal versus regional ablation in prostate cancer treatment, examining the nuances and outcomes associated with each approach. His discussion centers on the effectiveness, risks, and clinical decision-making processes involved in choosing between these two strategies.

Dr. Sprenkle highlights the advantages of focal ablation, including reduced side effects, such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Sprenkle also discusses the potential benefits of regional ablation, particularly in patients with multifocal or higher-risk disease.

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and targeted biopsies play crucial roles in mapping the extent of the disease and guiding the ablation strategy. Dr. Sprenkle underscores the need for a personalized approach, considering factors such as tumor size, location, Gleason score, and patient comorbidities. The discussion also covers the technical aspects and outcomes of both ablation techniques, with data on success rates, complications, and long-term efficacy.

Dr. Sprenkle highlights future directions in prostate cancer ablation, including advancements in imaging, robotic assistance, and the integration of novel therapeutic agents to enhance precision and effectiveness.

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Optimizing Success in Penile Implant Surgery

Optimizing Success in Penile Implant Surgery

by | Apr 2024

Jay Simhan, MD, FACS, focuses on optimizing outcomes in penile implant surgery, emphasizing technical performance and perioperative management. In this 17-minute presentation, Simhan suggests that reconstructive urologists should focus on patient outcomes in addition to technical aspects of surgery.

Simhan outlines a multimodal approach to pain management, combining neuropathic pain control, anti-inflammatories, and intraoperative pain blockades rather than relying on opioids alone. Further, he discusses the challenges of managing patients with priapism-related erectile dysfunction, highlighting the difficulties of delayed penile implantation in these cases. The presentation also critiques existing guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in penile implants, noting that the American Urological Association’s (AUA) recommendations fail to cover certain pathogens like anaerobes and fungi.

Dr. Simhan stresses the importance of collaboration across institutions to address these complex issues. He introduces the Prosthetic Urology Multi-institutional Partnership (PUMP), a coalition of urologists who address penile implant questions.

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Guidelines and Practical Applications: Artificial Urinary Sphincter

Guidelines and Practical Applications: Artificial Urinary Sphincter

by | Jul 2023

William O. Brant, MD, FACS, FECSM, reviews the 2018 American Urological Association (UAU) guidelines and practical approaches in erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. He examines methods for evaluation and diagnosis, highlighting the psychological impacts of ED and ED’s connection to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Brant also explores specialized tests and multiple treatment options.

Dr. Brant examines other treatment modalities, such as the vacuum erection device, as a low-cost adjunct treatment. He discusses the intraurethral suppository treatment and warns that up to 30 percent of patients experience urethral pain with this option. Dr. Brant then explains the risks of injection options and surgery. He also analyzes the practicality and commitment inherent in penile prostheses, later transitioning to a discussion on the uncommonly performed arterial reconstruction option.

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Point-Counterpoint: Erectile Dysfunction After Local Therapies: PDE5 Inhibitors and Early Penile Rehab Improves ED Recovery Following Radical Surgery – Con

Point-Counterpoint: Erectile Dysfunction After Local Therapies: PDE5 Inhibitors and Early Penile Rehab Improves ED Recovery Following Radical Surgery – Con

by | Jun 2023

Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Urology and Genitourinary Oncology Team Lead at the University of California, San Diego, presents the cons of using PDE5 inhibitors and early penile rehabilitation to treat erectile dysfunction post-radical prostatectomy. In this presentation, Dr. Bagrodia discusses, the known adverse effects of early use of PDE5is in patients, the failure of PDE5is to out-perform placebos, and the strengths and weaknesses of known treatment options for post-operative erectile dysfunction.

This lecture is part of a Point-Counterpoint debate. Its opposing lecture is “Point-Counterpoint: Erectile Dysfunction After Local Therapies: PDE5 Inhibitors and Early Penile Rehab Improves ED Recovery Following Radical Surgery – Pro.

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The History of Penile Enlargement and the Advent of Penuma

by | Feb 2022

James J. Elist, MD, FACS, a urologist and surgeon in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, explains why a patient may request penile enlargement, lists available treatment options for these patients, and discusses how to screen and select patients for a penile implant. He highlights the importance of the selection and screening process, observing that patients may have unrealistic expectations about how penile enlargement will affect their penis, may need psychological counseling or psychotherapy to address certain feelings about their penis, and may have undergone plastic surgery that affects their options for penile enlargement. Dr. Elist then looks at Penuma®, the first FDA-cleared, patented, and manufactured subcutaneous silicone implant for penile cosmetic corrective surgery. He explains how to perform the quick outpatient surgical procedure, goes over recovery and follow-up details, and considers the benefits of the implant compared to other options. Dr. Elist notes that the Penuma® implant is permanent yet reversible, customizable to patient anatomy, has no effect on erectile function and does not interfere with the urethra, remains accessible across the country, and boasts a strong and long term track record of patient satisfaction and low adverse events.

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