Erectile dysfunction may be the result of a variety of conditions, including:. Our doctors thoroughly evaluate you to make sure you are a good candidate for implant surgery. The surgery may be performed under spinal or general anesthesia. Your surgeon shaves the area and inserts a catheter and intravenous line IV for antibiotics and medications. After making an incision at the head or base of your penis, or in your lower abdomen, he then places inflatable cylinders inside your penis if you choose the two-piece device or within both your penis and scrotum for the three-piece unit.
This outpatient procedure takes less than an hour. Most men can resume regular physical and sexual activity in approximately four to six weeks following surgery. The doctor removes your stitches in two weeks and the surgical scar is barely noticeable. The implant may hinder your natural erection reflex, however.
After the surgery, you will need to inflate the implant to achieve an erection. To discuss your options for treating erectile dysfunction or other health issues, call our Urology Specialist Group in Hialeah and Miami Lakes, Florida or request an appointment online today. As many as 25 million Americans experience urinary incontinence issues. Some may seek treatment for the condition, but many are too embarrassed to get help. It is important to follow the recommendations that your physician gives to you to ensure the best outcome.
A penile implant is prescribed by your physician. Most insurance, including Medicare, covers the implant. Both implants provide you with the capability of having an erection satisfactory for intercourse.
The main difference is that the Genesis penile implant is a malleable implant consisting of two rods that are placed in the corpora cavernosa. There are no further parts to this implant. To have an erection, you only need to hold the penis and move it into the desired position.
When you are finished you return the penis to the previous position. With the Titan penile implant, you inflate the cylinders by pressing the pump bulb in the scrotum. You can control the firmness by pumping until you are satisfied with the erection. The best thing is to discuss each implant with your physician to make sure that you are getting the implant that is appropriate for you.
As with any surgery, there are some risks associated with the penile implant procedure including pain, anesthesia reactions, repeat surgery due to infections, or mechanical problems with the device. Yes, the device is MRI conditional. A letter attesting to MRI conditions are available. Please click the "about Coloplast" link on the bottom and fill out the contact form to request that one to be sent to you.
Penile Implants. In a word, confidence. That was what was going to work for me and my body and when I decided to go with it, I didn't look back. It's a win situation all around as far as I'm concerned; I would do it tomorrow morning. Your doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and review your medical history.
All other treatment options should be considered. Tell your doctor about your expectations and concerns. Inflatable devices are the most commonly used type.
A three-piece implant involves putting a fluid reservoir under the abdominal wall. The pump and release valve is implanted in the scrotum. Two inflatable cylinders are placed inside the penis. There are more parts to potentially malfunction, however. This surgery is a little less complicated. Erections are generally a bit less firm than with the three-piece implant.
This pump may take more effort to work, but it requires less hand dexterity. Once implanted, these devices stay firm all the time.
You can position your penis against your body or bend it away from your body to have sex. Another type of semirigid implant has a series of segments with a spring on each end. This makes it slightly easier to maintain positioning. Surgery to implant semirigid rods is simpler than surgery for inflatable implants. But semirigid rods put constant pressure on the penis and can be somewhat harder to conceal.
Prior to surgery, the area is shaved. A catheter is placed to collect urine, and an intravenous line IV for antibiotics or other medications. The surgeon makes an incision in your lower abdomen, the base of your penis, or just below the head of your penis. Then the tissue in the penis, which is normally filled with blood during an erection, is stretched. The two inflatable cylinders are then placed inside your penis. With a three-piece device, the pump goes in your scrotum, and the reservoir is inserted under the abdominal wall.
Finally, your surgeon closes the incisions. The procedure may take 20 minutes to an hour. You may need pain relievers for a few days or weeks.
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