Lifespan of IPP

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fucked0ne
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Lifespan of IPP

Postby fucked0ne » Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:08 pm

What's the longest you've had an IPP before the need for revision? Trying to gauge a ballpark estimate of what to realistically expect regarding the lifespan of an IPP.

Thanks,
F1
40. Implanted July 5, 2024, by Dr. Andrew Kramer, Urology Associates of Cape Cod. AMS LGX, 21cm cylinders + 2cm RTEs. Idiopathic erectile dysfunction following bacterial infection. Tried pulse waves, Cialis, even spinal injections. Nada.

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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby newbie443 » Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:32 pm

fucked0ne wrote:What's the longest you've had an IPP before the need for revision? Trying to gauge a ballpark estimate of what to realistically expect regarding the lifespan of an IPP.

Thanks,
F1


I did have a sling repair for a proximal perforation, but I have all my original device components. They will be 6 years old in March. There was a study with a large number of researched surgeries to compare case volume of surgeons for infection rate and reoperations. It also addressed device lifespan in relation to case volume. As expected, a doctor with higher case volume had longer device lifespan. Even the lower volume doctors had north of 90% of devices working at 10 years. And approx. 95% of high-volume doctor's devices at 10 years. Scroll down to page 227 (Study starts on page 223) in this document. https://www.garber-online.com/pdf/Highe ... ctions.pdf
Injections failed. Implanted 3-21-18 AMS 700 LGX 21 + 1 RTE 100 cc reservoir 6.5" L 5" G Dr. Kramer.

Proximal Perforation Sling Repair 4/13/21 Dr. Broghammer

66 years young.

Will show and tell and talk with others.

fucked0ne
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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby fucked0ne » Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:16 am

Thank you so much for responding! I see you were implanted by Dr. Kramer, so I'm assuming you have an AMS?

I need to get an implant but am concerned about the burden of subsequent revision. Some people here have described having a revision at 12 months or sooner to my recollection.

What you sent me is very encouraging but seems primarily concerned with revision due to infection rates. I'm thinking more of mechanical failure. But like you said, you've had yours for six years.

I'm considering Kramer myself.
40. Implanted July 5, 2024, by Dr. Andrew Kramer, Urology Associates of Cape Cod. AMS LGX, 21cm cylinders + 2cm RTEs. Idiopathic erectile dysfunction following bacterial infection. Tried pulse waves, Cialis, even spinal injections. Nada.

YC1990
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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby YC1990 » Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:13 am

Implanted on 6 November 2023 (33 years old)
AMS LGX MS Pump 12mm x 18cm
Spherical Reservoir 65mL
3cm Rear Tip Extender

fucked0ne
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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby fucked0ne » Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:16 am

This is good to hear. Thanks, YC1990!
40. Implanted July 5, 2024, by Dr. Andrew Kramer, Urology Associates of Cape Cod. AMS LGX, 21cm cylinders + 2cm RTEs. Idiopathic erectile dysfunction following bacterial infection. Tried pulse waves, Cialis, even spinal injections. Nada.

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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby thedriver » Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:30 am

fucked0ne wrote:This is good to hear. Thanks, YC1990!


You already know the life span of my IPP's, this will be my 5th surgery in just over 3 years, not typical, but it's a fact in my life.
Leaning hard towards the MPP.
In my mind I'm about 70% in favor of the MPP
After 4 Titan IPP failures within 4 years I finally wised up and went to the Malleable Genesis 23cm- 13mm implanted 2-1-24 and no regrets so far.
For those that are asking, I'm going to change the wifeys avatar weekly.

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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby Old Guy » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:11 am

fucked0ne wrote:What's the longest you've had an IPP before the need for revision? Trying to gauge a ballpark estimate of what to realistically expect regarding the lifespan of an IPP.

Thanks,
F1


If the only info you're judging IPP lifespan is from this forum remember many guys with implants that are working well do not come here to talk about them. Maybe the occasional guy has come back that has 10+ years of reliable use from his implant.
Best is to figure 10-15 years of life if all goes as it should. Then think what advancements implants might have in 10-15 years.
I say don't worry about the future, tomorrow is never promised.
Nov. 8, 2019
4+ years, Coloplast Titan OTR
Married 36 years to my beautiful young bride
Always here to answer questions if you PM me

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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby Craigohbig » Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:46 am




Probably fake news
42 ED for 9 years vl after a fall. Pre implant 8 1/4 bp x 6 1/8 ish
Clavell titan 26+1 rte…post op very excited: 8 5/8” x 6 1/4” (7” base)
Starting to lose some length

Daytripper
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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby Daytripper » Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:28 am

10 years Titan, then revision.

Also keep in mind most satisfied implanted men are not posting on this forum because they have no reason to seek advice so the feedback you receive will be a small sample size. For me personally I didnt post for years and years on this forum for that very reason. Now Im just trying to pass it on and provide information.

Very happy Titan user.
62 yrs old first implanted 9/4/2012 Titan OTR, lasted 10 years failed on 9/7/2022. Revision by Dr. Clavell 4/5/2023. 24cm + 1cm RTE's, Titan OTR. 110CC cloverleaf reservoir. Penoscrotal both times.

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Re: Lifespan of IPP

Postby Gt1956 » Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:44 pm

fucked0ne wrote:Thank you so much for responding! I see you were implanted by Dr. Kramer, so I'm assuming you have an AMS?

I need to get an implant but am concerned about the burden of subsequent revision. Some people here have described having a revision at 12 months or sooner to my recollection.

What you sent me is very encouraging but seems primarily concerned with revision due to infection rates. I'm thinking more of mechanical failure. But like you said, you've had yours for six years.

I'm considering Kramer myself.

You can tell because he says a 21cm implant. Titans don't come in 21cm's.
68yo, HBP at 40, high triglycerides at 45. Phimosis at 57. Type 2 at 60. Dr. William Brant May 1, 2023 CX 21cm w/no rte's penoscrotal 6" girth @ 6 months


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