A simple technique for removal of eroded penile prostheses.

Erosion of a penile prosthesis into the urethra is an uncommon complication of implantation. However, such conditions as too large a prosthesis, iatrogenic injury to the urethra at operation, postoperative prosthetic infection and subsequent urethritis may result in this untoward effect. A simple technique for removal of an eroded malleable or self-contained, inflatable or mechanical prosthesis is reported. This procedure is performed without an incision and may be conducted at the bedside with intravenous sedation only.