Definition: A surgical treatment for severe erectile dysfunction (ED) that does not respond to medication. Semi-rigid or inflatable devices are implanted into the penis.
Procedure Steps (for Inflatable):
1. Anesthesia: General or regional anesthesia.
2. Incision: Made in the scrotum or under the penis.
3. Placement: Two inflatable cylinders are placed in the erection chambers of the penis. A pump is placed in the scrotum, and a fluid-filled reservoir is placed in the abdomen.
4. Connecting: The components are connected by tubing.
Purpose / Benefits:
• Purpose: To provide a reliable, on-demand erection for sexual activity.
• Benefits:
o High patient satisfaction rates (>95%).
o Allows for a natural-looking erection and flaccid state.
o Brands (Mentor, AMS/Titan/Coloplast) offer similar, highly reliable devices.