The Low Submuscular Reservoir Placement With Transfascial Fixation for Inflatable Penile Prostheses

Abstract

BackgroundSeveral techniques have been described for placement of inflatable penile prostheses (IPP) reservoirs, with variable satisfaction. Standard placement in the Space of Retzius can present with several complications and may be technically difficult in patients with a violated space. Concerns with ectopic reservoir placement have included reservoir herniation and lack of reservoir concealability. AimTo present a novel technique to achieve reservoir concealment with decreased postoperative complications as an alternative to standard approaches of ectopic reservoir placement. MethodsWe describe our novel low submuscular reservoir (LSM) placement with transfascial fixation (TFF) for inflatable penile prostheses. OutcomesPatient satisfaction with reservoir concealment, complication rate or need for additional surgeries. ResultsA total of 31 cases successfully underwent our technique. The low submuscular placement with TFF of the IPP reservoir offers an optimal approach for reservoir placement with a high degree of patient satisfaction with significant ease of placement compared to alternative methods. Clinical ImplicationsPenile prosthetic surgeons should be familiar with several techniques for concealment of reservoir as an option to improve patient satisfaction. Strengths and LimitationsGiven the small sample size of patients who have undergone this novel technique, current literature regarding the topic is limited. ConclusionLow submuscular reservoir placement with transfascial fixation for IPPs is a technically feasible approach that can be employed to achieve patient satisfaction and decrease the risk of reservoir herniation.Khoei A, Racik N, Bansal U, et al. The Low Submuscular Reservoir Placement With Transfascial Fixation for Inflatable Penile Prostheses. J Sex Med 2022;19:1309–1312.