Abstract: A prosthesis is implanted subcutaneously within a human penis, the prosthesis forming sides of an elongated longitudinal modified cylindrical shape, the sides hinged along a common abutment therebetween. A sheath is mounted around the prosthesis' wall and a net sheeting is imbedded under the surface of the prosthesis' wall providing a means to secure the sides; restraining them to further secure a corpora cavernosa around the prosthesis is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the sides to diverge, forcing a press-rib against a deep dorsal vein of the penis, which results in restricting blood flow and maintaining erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A prosthesis is implanted subcutaneously within a human penis, the prosthesis forming sides of an elongated longitudinal modified cylindrical shape, the sides hinged along a common abutment therebetween. A sheath is mounted around the prosthesis' wall and a net sheeting is imbedded under the surface of the prosthesis' wall providing a means to secure the sides; restraining them to further secure a corpora cavernosa around the prosthesis is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the sides to diverge, forcing a press-rib against a deep dorsal vein of the penis, which results in restricting blood flow and maintaining erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A prosthesis is implanted subcutaneously within a human penis, the prosthesis forming sides of an elongated longitudinal modified cylindrical shape, the sides hinged along a common abutment therebetween. A sheath is mounted around the prosthesis' wall and a net sheeting is imbedded under the surface of the prosthesis' wall providing a means to secure the sides; restraining them to further secure a corpora cavernosa around the prosthesis is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the sides to diverge, forcing a press-rib against a deep dorsal vein of the penis, which results in restricting blood flow and maintaining erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A prosthesis is implanted subcutaneously within a human penis, the prosthesis forming sides of an elongated longitudinal modified cylindrical shape, the sides hinged along a common abutment therebetween. A sheath is mounted around the prosthesis' wall and a net sheeting is imbedded under the surface of the prosthesis' wall providing a means to secure the sides; restraining them to further secure a corpora cavernosa around the prosthesis is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the sides to diverge, forcing a press-rib against a deep dorsal vein of the penis, which results in restricting blood flow and maintaining erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A subcutaneous prosthesis subcutaneously implanted within a penis, the prosthesis forming two sides of an elongated cylinder, the sides hinged along top longitudinal edges of their sides. One end of the prosthesis has a gauze sheath providing a means to secure the prosthesis from moving relative to the corpora cavernosa around which it is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the two sides of the cylindrical prosthesis to spread divergently and forcing a press-rib against the deep dorsal vein of the penis, thereby restricting blood flow out of the penis so as to improve erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A subcutaneous prosthesis subcutaneously implanted within a penis, the prosthesis forming two sides of an elongated cylinder, the sides hinged along top longitudinal edges of their sides. One end of the prosthesis has a gauze sheath providing a means to secure the prosthesis from moving relative to the corpora cavernosa around which it is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the two sides of the cylindrical prosthesis to spread divergently and forcing a press-rib against the deep dorsal vein of the penis, thereby restricting blood flow out of the penis so as to improve erectile rigidity and duration.

Abstract: A penile implant having a body with a circular and linear elongated wall having an outer and an inner exterior surfaces. The body tapered from a larger to a small diameter between opposing longitudinal ends. The elongated wall tapered diametrically from a thicker to a thinner wall thickness between a top position and two opposing longitudinally extensive edges. Net fabric sheets imbedded below surfaces of the outer and the inner exterior walls wherein the net fabric sheets prevent the body from creasing.

Abstract: An article prevents a drainage tube or catheter from being inadvertently moved, removed, or constricted. The article generally includes (i) a hollow conduit having a medial bend formed with an angle of between 45 and 135 degrees, and further having a lateral opening in a wall of the conduit, the opening exposing an interior space within the conduit, the wall having a means for securing a retainer in a selected position relative to the opening, (ii) a catheter positioned coaxially within the conduit, the catheter having a catheter wall, and (iii) the retainer removably secured within the opening wherein a tooth of the retainer penetratingly positioned within the catheter wall.

Abstract: An introducer for use with an ultrasonic imaging system. The introducer comprises a tubular member having a connecting end, a positioning end, and a central lumen, the connecting end including a coupling for attaching the introducer to an ultrasonic imaging system, and the positioning end comprising a plug or other structure that facilitates positioning of the introducer inside a urethra at a fixed anatomical landmark.

Abstract: An ultrasound scanning system and methods of using the same. In one preferred form, an ultrasound scanning system comprises an acoustic imaging catheter comprising an ultrasonic transducer, a motion control system and an imaging computer system for imaging a patient's genitourinary system. In another preferred form, an ultrasound scanning system is used for imaging a patient's prostate gland.

Abstract: A penile implant apparatus has an arced, elongated body providing a wall thickness varying circumferentially from a maximum thickness at a top longitudinally directed surface, to a minimum thickness along a pair of bottom, longitudinally directed and spaced apart edges. The body may be constructed as a single integral form or as two mirror image related half portions which are joined during implantation. The wall thickness further varies longitudinally from the maximum thickness at a proximal circumferential edge to the minimum thickness at a distal circumferential edge. The apparatus is preferably made of silicone rubber, has a length and size enabling implantation subcutaneously and provides sufficient rigidity for enabling coitus.

Abstract: A prosthesis device is designed to be subcutaneously implanted into a penis above the corpus cavernosum and extending from the base of the penis to the glans penis. The prosthesis device contains one or more inflatable tubes for enabling an erectile function of the penis, and these are covered by a shaped body for enabling an improved appearance, texture and size to the penis. Integral with the tubes is a base which is mounted to the pubic bone. The invention includes a manual pump preferably implanted into the scrotum and interconnected with the base by a flexible conduit to inflate the tubes. A fluid is pumped into the inflatable tubs for pressurization thereof so as to cause the the penis to become erect. The tubes are directed upwardly in positional orientation so as to enable the penis to move in a more natural manner.

Abstract: The present invention is a penile prosthesis device and a method for surgical installation. The prosthesis device is designed to be subcutaneously implanted into a penis above the corpus cavemosum and extending from the base of the penis to the glans penis. The prosthesis device contains one or more inflatable tubular sacks for enabling an erectile function of the penis, and these are covered by a shaped body for enabling an improved appearance, texture and size to the penis. Integral with the tubular sack is a base which is sutured to the pubic bone. The invention includes a manual pump preferably implanted into the scrotum and interconnected with the base means by a tube, used to inflate the tubular sacks. A fluid is pumped by the pump through the tube, through the base, and into the inflatable tubular sacks for pressurization thereof so as to cause the tubular sacks to achieve rigidity, thereby causing the penis to become erect.

Abstract: A subcutaneous prosthesis subcutaneously implanted within a penis, the prosthesis forming two sides of an elongated cylinder, the sides hinged along top longitudinal edges of their sides. One end of the prosthesis has a gauze sheath providing a means to secure the prosthesis from moving relative to the corpora cavernosa around which it is placed. When the penis is erect it grows in girth thereby causing the two sides of the cylindrical prosthesis to spread divergently and forcing a press-rib against the deep dorsal vein of the penis, thereby restricting blood flow out of the penis so as to improve erectile rigidity and duration.