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This report aims to emphasize the potential long-term complications of retained inflatable penile prosthesis reservoirs.

April 23, 2026CureusOpen Access

Spontaneous Erosion of a 15-Year-Old Retained Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Reservoir Into the Bladder: A Case Report and Literature Review

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This report aims to emphasize the potential long-term complications of retained inflatable penile prosthesis reservoirs.
Case report of a 69-year-old man with bladder erosion 15 years post-implantation of IPP.
CT imaging and cystoscopy confirmed the presence of the reservoir in the bladder.
Exploratory laparotomy was performed to remove the eroding reservoir.
The retained reservoir eroded into the bladder, leading to gross hematuria and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Three clinical scenarios from literature were reviewed, showcasing various approaches to managing reservoir erosion.
Emphasized the need for increased vigilance regarding monitoring patients with retained IPP reservoirs.

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Case report highlights bladder erosion complications from retained penile prosthesis in a 69-year-old man, suggesting monitoring importance.

Hamada et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report highlights bladder erosion complications from retained penile prosthesis in a 69-year-old man, suggesting monitoring importance.