Management of impotence. II. Selected surgical procedures: penile prostheses.

Ingenious technological advances have been made in the surgical management of male erectile dysfunction, specifically in the form of implantable penile prostheses. These devices have also been the subject of great debate and commercial competition. Their common denominators are that each will provide an effective, enjoyable erection, they are well tolerated by patients and their partners, and the surgical success is dependent on the patient's and the partner's emotions.