2474 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Why Are Men Satisfied or Dissatisfied with Penile Implants? A Mixed Method Study on Satisfaction with Penile Prosthesis Implantation Ana Carvalheira, PhD,* Rita Santana, MA,† and Nuno M. Pereira, PhD‡ *William James Center for...
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2474 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Why Are Men Satisfied or Dissatisfied with Penile Implants? A Mixed Method Study on Satisfaction with Penile Prosthesis Implantation Ana Carvalheira, PhD,* Rita Santana, MA,† and Nuno M. Pereira, PhD‡ *William James Center for Research, ISPA—University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal; †ISPA-University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal; ‡iSex-Association of Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal DOI: 10.1111/jsm.13054 ABSTRACT Introduction. Studies have demonstrated high levels of satisfaction with penile prosthesis implantation (PPI). However, qualitative research exploring the experience of PPI through men’s narratives is scarce. Aim. The main goals were to analyze (i) the level of sexual satisfaction (quantitatively), and (ii) the reasons for satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction with PPI (qualitatively). Method. Participants were 47 men with erectile dysfunction who underwent surgery between 2003 and 2012, placed by a single surgeon. Stru
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