Penile Prosthesis

It is a last resort and also the most successful for patients for whom other options have not been successful or who cannot afford other options.

* It is a procedure in which erection-sustaining implants are placed inside the tubes that allow erection in the penis (cavernous bodies).

* The success rate is quite high. (95-99%)

* Commonly used implants are semi-rigid, silicone type, and inflatable and hydrophilic.

• Sexual partner becomes more satisfied. (Since the desired erection is achieved with penile implants, both men and women experience more pleasure.)

• Today, 3-piece inflatable penis implants are typically preferred in developed countries. After the 3-Part penis implant procedure, the satisfaction of the patient and his sexual partner can reach up to 90%.

• Inflatable implants are much more expensive and are inflated before sexual intercourse and can return to the original satte after intercourse.

• Surgeries can be performed under general or regional (spinal/epidural) anesthesia. These implants can be placed through a 4-5 cm section below or above the bottom of the penis. One day hospitalization after surgery is sufficient. (Surgery scars are almost invisible when it comes to sections under the penis (scrotal))

•It can also be performed on patients with curvature and/or pain during erection (Peyronie’s) as well as erectile dysfunction.

• One of the frequently asked questions about penile implants is whether they will be noticed by other people. Penile implants do not cause any problems with the sexual partner during sexual intercourse. It will be almost impossible for your partner to notice, especially when pumped and flexible types are chosen.

• Penile implant is a treatment that only provides erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It does not affect ejaculation or the chances of having children.