Penile Prosthesis
A penile prosthesis is one of the many options that a patient may be offered for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Approximately 20,000-30,000 such devices are implanted annually in the United States. The penile prosthesis has remained a popular choice because of progressive improvement in prosthetic design. The patient typically has tried and failed penile intracavernous injection therapy or the vacuum erection device prior to being offered the surgical option of prosthesis placement. Other forms of therapy such as penile arterial revascularization and venous ligation surgery are only applicable to a highly select group of men, and the long-term success rates are variable. Dr. Lipshultz has extensive experience with penile prosthetic surgery. Penile prostheses have been in use for over 30 years, and offer a satisfying long-term solution for erectile dysfunction.
- Benefits of Penile Implants
- Risks of Penile Implants
- Types of Penile Prosthesis
- Patient Satisfaction
Benefits of Penile Implants
- Long-term solution
- Have an erection anytime you choose
- Allows for spontaneity – have sex when the mood strikes
- Maintain erection as long as you desire
- No ongoing costs for pills or shots
- Feels natural during intercourse
- Doesn’t interfere with ejaculation or orgasm
Risks of Penile Implants
- Will make latent natural or spontaneous erections as well as other interventional treatment options impossible
- If an infection occurs, the prosthesis may have to be removed (<1%)
- May cause persistent pain
- There may be mechanical failure of the prosthesis
Patient Satisfaction
In a study comparing ED treatment options, patients reported a 93% satisfaction rate with penile prostheses – which far surpasses satisfaction with other treatment options.
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