dartos pouch for pump placement anyone? (edit)

[LargoJoe]

I had read everything on this board, and others, and watched all the videos from all the surgeons, and thought I had learned everything about penile implants, but the first time I ever head of a "dartos pouch" was while reading my surgical report.
Anyone else?

"A dartos pouch in penile implant surgery creates a space within the scrotal tissue, using the natural dartos muscle layer, to comfortably and securely house the pump of a 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis"

[Kodixx]

LargoJoe, below is what I learned along the way.

- Chuck

[i]Will the IPP pump move around the scrotum as freely as testicles ?
No, an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) pump is not expected to move around in the scrotum as freely as testicles do. While it is placed within the scrotum, the Dartos pouch is created and secured to restrict its movement and keep it in a specific position for optimal functionality and comfort.
Here's why and how the pump's movement is restricted:
Dartos Pouch: The pump is placed in a surgically created Dartos pouch within the scrotum. This pouch is formed by dissecting between the scrotal skin and the underlying Dartos fascia.
Securing the Pump: The opening of the Dartos pouch is often narrowed using sutures to secure the pump in place. This helps prevent the pump from migrating upwards, which could make it difficult to access or operate.
Optimal Positioning: Surgeons aim to position the pump at or slightly above the testicles, easily palpable but not obstructing or causing discomfort during sexual activity.
Potential for Complications: While rare, pump migration can occur and may require surgical intervention to correct the position.
In essence, the Dartos pouch, along with the surgical technique used to secure the pump, ensures that the IPP pump remains in a generally fixed location within the scrotum, unlike the freely movable testicles.[/i]

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