Erosion of IPP components into bladder lumen and prostatic urethra

Abstract

The incidence of erosion of inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) components into adjacent organs is low (<0.1 %). During a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in a patient with prior IPP placement, we encountered IPP tubing that had eroded into the prostate. The pump and cylinders were later explanted through a penoscrotal approach, with the reservoir drained and retained with plan for follow up cystoscopy in 4–6 weeks. Cystoscopy 1 month later demonstrated reservoir erosion into the bladder lumen. An open cystotomy was performed to retrieve the reservoir. This is the first reported case of IPP tubing eroding into the prostate.