Infection Retardant Coated Inflatable Penile Prostheses Decrease the Incidence of Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This analysis documents a significant advantage of using coated compared to noncoated inflatable penile prostheses to prevent postoperative device infection. Infection retardant coatings that allow antibiotics to elute off the device components decrease the incidence of device infection by approximately 50%. Future studies must address novel techniques, such as preventing bacterial adhesion, to further decrease infectious etiologies.