Lo Re Mattia, Pezzoli Marta, Garcia Rojo Esther, Alonso Isa Manuel, Manfredi Celeste, Bucca Bruno, Cocci Andrea, Sessa Francesco, Fraile Poblador Agustin, Minervini Andrea, Romero-Otero Javier
Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Unit of Oncologic Minimally Invasive Urology and Andrology, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Int J Impot Res. 2025 Jul 29. doi: 10.1038/s41443-025-01130-6.
The evolution of penile prosthesis pumps marks a significant milestone in the management of erectile dysfunction. Originating in the early 1970s, the development of multi-component hydraulic penile implants by Dr. F. Brantley Scott, Dr. Gerald Timm, and Dr. William Bradley laid the foundation for modern penile prostheses. Since the late 20th century, continuous advancements in inflatable penile prostheses have been introduced by various manufacturers, focusing on enhancing usability, minimizing complications, and improving patient satisfaction. These refinements have particularly emphasized the importance of pumps, critical to device functionality and overall patient experience. Recent innovations in prosthesis technology underscore the progress made in surgical techniques and the integration of advanced materials, leading to better clinical outcomes and heightened user satisfaction. This paper reviews the historical development, technological advancements, and current trends in penile prosthesis pumps. Although numerous studies have examined pump-related complications and patient satisfaction, a more comprehensive and systematically designed prospective research initiative is needed to investigate these challenges further.
阴茎假体泵的发展历程是勃起功能障碍治疗领域的一个重要里程碑。20世纪70年代初，F. 布兰特利·斯科特博士、杰拉尔德·蒂姆博士和威廉·布拉德利博士开发的多组件液压阴茎植入物为现代阴茎假体奠定了基础。自20世纪末以来，各制造商不断推出可充气阴茎假体的改进产品，重点在于提高易用性、减少并发症并提升患者满意度。这些改进特别强调了泵的重要性，泵对于设备功能和患者整体体验至关重要。假体技术的最新创新凸显了手术技术的进步以及先进材料的整合，带来了更好的临床效果和更高的用户满意度。本文回顾了阴茎假体泵的历史发展、技术进步和当前趋势。尽管已有大量研究探讨了与泵相关的并发症和患者满意度，但仍需要开展更全面、设计更系统的前瞻性研究项目来进一步调查这些问题。
