Abstract
IntroductionCavernoscopy (using a cystoscope in the corpora) is traditionally used to retrieve rear tip extenders (RTEs) that are embedded at the time of removal or replacement of inflatable penile prostheses. AimTo describe indications and techniques of cavernoscopy. MethodsWe describe our preferred method of cavernoscopy to retrieve retained rear tips and present a thorough review of the literature regarding cavernoscopy. Main Outcome MeasureAbility of cavernoscopy to retrieve embedded rear tips without causing complications. ResultsCavernoscopy is feasible anecdotally in case reports, but other less-invasive methods of retrieving RTEs seem to have similar efficacy. ConclusionCavernoscopy is a technically feasible procedure that can be attempted as part of a stepwise algorithm for removing retained RTEs.Thirumavalavan N, Hoover CRV, Gross MS. Surgeons Corner: Cavernoscopy for Rear Tip Extender Removal. J Sex Med 2018;15:1195–1197.
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