Nannan Thirumavalavan1, Christopher R V Hoover2, Martin S Gross3. 1. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. 2. Gallup, NM, USA. 3. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA. Electronic address: martin.s.gross@gmail.com.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Cavernoscopy (using a cystoscope in the corpora) is traditionally used to retrieve rear tip extenders (RTEs) that are embedded at the time of removal or replacement of inflatable penile prostheses. AIM: To describe indications and techniques of cavernoscopy. METHODS: We describe our preferred method of cavernoscopy to retrieve retained rear tips and present a thorough review of the literature regarding cavernoscopy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Ability of cavernoscopy to retrieve embedded rear tips without causing complications. RESULTS: Cavernoscopy is feasible anecdotally in case reports, but other less-invasive methods of retrieving RTEs seem to have similar efficacy. CONCLUSION: Cavernoscopy is a technically feasible procedure that can be attempted as part of a stepwise algorithm for removing retained RTEs. Thirumavalavan N, Hoover CRV, Gross MS. Surgeons Corner: Cavernoscopy for Rear Tip Extender Removal. J Sex Med 2018;15:1195-1197.
INTRODUCTION: Cavernoscopy (using a cystoscope in the corpora) is traditionally used to retrieve rear tip extenders (RTEs) that are embedded at the time of removal or replacement of inflatable penile prostheses. AIM: To describe indications and techniques of cavernoscopy. METHODS: We describe our preferred method of cavernoscopy to retrieve retained rear tips and present a thorough review of the literature regarding cavernoscopy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Ability of cavernoscopy to retrieve embedded rear tips without causing complications. RESULTS: Cavernoscopy is feasible anecdotally in case reports, but other less-invasive methods of retrieving RTEs seem to have similar efficacy. CONCLUSION: Cavernoscopy is a technically feasible procedure that can be attempted as part of a stepwise algorithm for removing retained RTEs. Thirumavalavan N, Hoover CRV, Gross MS. Surgeons Corner: Cavernoscopy for Rear Tip Extender Removal. J Sex Med 2018;15:1195-1197.