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What is the most commonly used type of penile implant?
What is the most commonly used type of penile implant?
Why are penile implants particularly useful for men over 65 years old?
Why are penile implants particularly useful for men over 65 years old?
What feature of penile implants allows the man to decide when to use the device in activated mode?
What feature of penile implants allows the man to decide when to use the device in activated mode?
What is the main advantage of inflatable penile implants over non-inflatable ones?
What is the main advantage of inflatable penile implants over non-inflatable ones?
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How do penile implants function to create an erection for sexual activity?
How do penile implants function to create an erection for sexual activity?
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What is a distinguishing feature of self-contained inflatable penile implants?
What is a distinguishing feature of self-contained inflatable penile implants?
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What is the purpose of the pump in a penile implant?
What is the purpose of the pump in a penile implant?
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What is the material typically used for the rods in a malleable/semi-rigid penile implant?
What is the material typically used for the rods in a malleable/semi-rigid penile implant?
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How long does a typical surgical procedure for a penile implant last?
How long does a typical surgical procedure for a penile implant last?
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What is the main reason for using uninterrupted sutures for incision closure after a penile implant surgery?
What is the main reason for using uninterrupted sutures for incision closure after a penile implant surgery?
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Why is Penile Implant surgery not typically attempted in older men with other erectile dysfunction problems?
Why is Penile Implant surgery not typically attempted in older men with other erectile dysfunction problems?
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What are some of the common challenges faced by patients administering intraurethral alprostadil?
What are some of the common challenges faced by patients administering intraurethral alprostadil?
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