Penile Implant Surgery
Penile Implant Surgery
Penile implant surgery treats erectile dysfunction (ED) unresponsive to other therapies like medications or vacuum devices. It involves implanting a prosthetic device into the penis for controlled erections. This procedure offers reliable outcomes for suitable patients.
Types of Penile Implant
- Semi-Rigid (Malleable Rods that bend for concealment)
- Two-Piece Inflatable (cylinders in penis and scrotal pump)
- Three-Piece Inflatable (adds abdominal reservoir for most natural rigidity and flaccidity)
Indications
Surgery suits severe ED from causes like failed prior treatment, diabetes, prostate cancer treatment and nerve damage. It also addresses Peyronie's disease with severe curvature or ischemic priapism, after exhausting nonsurgical options.
Advantages
Implants provide spontaneous, natural-feeling erections on demand, high satisfaction rates (over 90% in studies), and concealment within the body. They restore sexual spontaneity without reliance on pills or pumps, with three-piece models mimicking natural function best and minimal long-term tissue atrophy
Recovery
Recovery from penile implant surgery typically spans 4-6 weeks for full healing, though many patients resume light activities sooner. Initial discomfort and swelling subside within the first 1-2 weeks, allowing a return to non-strenuous work.