Penile Prosthesis
Penile prostheses are devices placed inside the penis to help men with erectile dysfunction get an erection, and are a recommended treatment for men with erectile dysfunction after other treatments have failed. Penile prostheses should be considered if the patient has tried all treatments but has not regained sufficient erection for sexual activity.
Although penile prosthesis implantation is the least preferred treatment method for erectile dysfunction that requires penile incision, most men and their partners report that they are satisfied with the treatment.
Penile Implant Types
Penile prosthesis types are of two types, inflatable and semi-rigid (bendable). Inflatable prostheses, the most widely used type of penile prosthesis, can be inflated to create an erection and deflated after intercourse.
Three-piece inflatable prostheses contain a fluid-filled reservoir (water tank) placed under the abdominal wall, a pump placed in the scrotum, a relief valve, and two inflatable cylinders in the penis. Every part of it is inside the body. Three-piece inflatable prostheses produce the most natural and firm erection, but have more parts that can fail than any other prosthesis.
