Abstract Introduction A new three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis was introduced in 2019. The Rigicon Infla10® has been implanted in 26 centers by 103 physicians. Clinical investigation for FDA approval in United States will begin in late 2022. Objective We report initial survival from explantation and revision rates for infection, mechanical failure and medical problems. Data was obtained from analysis of Patient Information Forms (PIFs) submitted to the manufacturer. Patient information data was omitted prior to analysis. Methods 319 patients implanted from 1/06/2019 to 12/31/2021 were followed to analyze device durability from revision/removal and rates of reoperation for infection, mechanical failure or medical reason. Results Mean follow-up was 21.2 months with a range of 5-36 months. Mean age was 58.5. 4.38% required removal/revision. Mechanical failure was 2.5%. There were no infections reported and only two (0.6%) medical problems (component out of place). One Peyronie's patient required revision for inadequate straightening (0.03% Three patients (0.9%) requested device removal for dissatisfaction. A total of 95.6% of Rigicon Infla10® was free from explant or revision 13 months from the original implant date. Kaplan Meier analysis revealed cumulative survival of the device at 12, 24 and 36 months was 95.6%, 94.7% and 95.7% until surgical invention. Conclusions While this is a retrospective study derived from volunteered Patient Information Forms, we believe the vast majority of the early Rigicon Infla10® performed prior to 1/2022 were included in the analysis. Early results show initial durability from re-operation equivalent to contemporary, devices. Disclosure Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: Rigicon, Boston Scientific, Coloplast.
Initial safety outcomes for the Rigicon Infla10® inflatable penile prosthesis
Objective To analyse data from patient information forms (PIFs) submitted to the manufacturer of a new three‐piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), the Rigicon Infla10®, to summarize early outcomes. Methods A retrospective review of PIFs from 319 patients implanted with the IPP between 6 January 2019 and 31 December 2021 was performed to assess device durability and rates of reoperation for infection, mechanical failure or medical reasons. Results The mean ± sd (range) follow‐up was 21.2 ± 11 (5–36) months and the mean ± sd patient age was 58.5 ± 8.7 years. Of the total, 4.4% of devices required removal or revision. Complications included mechanical failure (2.5%) and component migration (0.7%). No infections were observed in this series. One patient (0.4%) required revision for inadequate straightening of Peyronie's disease. Three patients (0.9%) requested device removal because of dissatisfaction. A total of 95.6% of the Rigicon Infla10 devices were free from explant or revision 21 months after the original implant date. Kaplan–Meier analysis showed the rates of cumulative survival of the device at 12, 24, 36 months were 95.6%, 94.7% and 93.7%, respectively. Conclusions The vast majority of the early Rigicon Infla10 IPPs implanted prior to January 2022 were included in this retrospective analysis of volunteered PIFs. These early results demonstrate initial durability from reoperation equivalent to that of other contemporary devices.
Andrianne Mini-Jupette Graft at the Time of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Placement for the Management of Post-Prostatectomy Climacturia and Minimal Urinary Incontinence
Abstract Background After radical prostatectomy (RP), erectile dysfunction, often necessitating the need for inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) insertion, and urinary incontinence and climacturia can ensue. Aim To assess the efficacy and safety of the mini-jupette, a mesh used to approximate the medial aspects of the 2 corporotomies at the time of IPP insertion, for the management of climacturia and urine leakage in patients with minimal incontinence. Methods We conducted a pilot multicenter study of patients with post-RP erectile dysfunction and climacturia and/or mild urinary incontinence (≤2 pads/day [ppd]) undergoing IPP insertion with concomitant placement of a mini-jupette graft. Outcomes Pre- and postoperative erectile function, continence and climacturia, and overall surgical outcomes were assessed. Results 38 patients underwent the mini-jupette procedure. The mean age of the population was 65.3 years (SD = 7.7). 30 had post-RP climacturia and 32 patients had post-RP incontinence (mean = 1.3 ppd, SD = 0.8). 31 patients received Coloplast Titan, 4 received AMS 700 LGX, and 3 received AMS 700 CX IPPs. Mean corporotomy size was 2.9 cm (SD = 1.0). Mean graft measurements were 3.2 cm (SD = 0.9) for width, 3.3 cm (SD = 1.3) for length, and 11.0 cm2 (SD = 5.1) for surface area. At a mean follow-up of 5.1 months (SD = 6.9), there were 5 postoperative complications (13.2%) of which 4 required explantation. Climacturia and incontinence were subjectively improved in 92.8% and 85.7%, respectively. Mean ppd decreased by 1.3 postoperatively. Clinical Implications The Andrianne mini-jupette is a feasible adjunct to IPP placement that can be used for subsets of patients with post-RP climacturia and/or minimal incontinence. Strengths and Limitations Strengths of this study include the novel nature of this intervention, the multi-institutional nature of the study, and the promising results demonstrated. Limitations include the retrospective nature of the study and the heterogeneity of the techniques and grafts used by different surgeons involved. Conclusion Longer follow-up and larger patient cohorts are needed to confirm the long-term safety and benefits of this intervention.