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Penile Implant (Penile Prosthesis)

A surgical prosthesis used in the treatment of permanent erectile dysfunction.

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What is Penile Implant (Penile Prosthesis)?

A penile implant is a prosthetic system placed in the corpora cavernosa of the penis, allowing the patient to obtain an erection when needed. There are two main types: semi-rigid (malleable) and inflatable prostheses.

Three-piece inflatable prostheses provide the most natural results; the reservoir is placed in the abdomen, the pump in the scrotum, and the cylinders in the corpora cavernosa. The patient obtains an erection by squeezing the pump.

It is used in patients with erectile dysfunction who do not respond to medical therapy, do not accept vacuum devices or intracavernosal injections, or do not benefit from them. Patient and partner satisfaction rates are quite high.

Symptoms

Refractory erectile dysfunction
Lack of response to oral treatments
ED with Peyronie's disease
Post-radical prostatectomy ED
Diabetes-related ED
ED due to venous leak
Cavernous fibrosis after priapism

Risk Factors

Diabetes
Active infection
Connective tissue diseases
Cancer treatment and radiotherapy
Coagulopathy
Advanced age and comorbidities
Patient compliance issues

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • ED resistant to medical treatment
  • Non-acceptance of vacuum device and injection
  • Severe Peyronie's disease
  • Long-term ED after radical prostatectomy
  • Low patient and partner satisfaction

Treatment Methods

01
Patient selection and surgical evaluation
02
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis
03
Implantation of inflatable or malleable prosthesis
04
Infragenital and penoscrotal incision options
05
Postoperative inflation-deflation training
06
Long-term follow-up and monitoring for mechanical failure

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Üroloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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