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Penile prosthesis surgery patient satisfaction factors are determined

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, August 13th, 2006

Men diagnosed with Peyronie's disease (PD), body mass index (BMI) >30, or previous radical prostatectomy (RP) undergoing penile prosthesis surgery have lower satisfaction rates than the general penile implant population.

According to recent research from the United States, "Penile prosthetic surgery is associated with satisfaction rates >90% for the general penile implant population. It is suggested that satisfaction rates may be lower in certain populations. This study was undertaken to define potential predictors of satisfaction."

O. Akinolugbade and colleagues, Cornell University, wrote, "Patients undergoing penile prosthesis surgery...

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