Men’s Health
Penile implant surgery for erectile dysfunction
A penile implant provides mechanically controlled rigidity. It does not enlarge the penis, restore libido, or guarantee natural spontaneous erections.
Types may include
- three-piece inflatable
- two-piece inflatable
- malleable implant
Assessment should include
Assessment should include diabetes control, infection risk, anticoagulants, previous pelvic surgery, fibrosis/curvature, hand function, expectations, and prior treatments.
Ask the surgeon
- Why is an implant appropriate now?
- What non-surgical options remain?
- Which device type and why?
- What should I expect regarding rigidity and perceived length?
- How is infection prevented and managed?
- What device identification and operative records will I receive?
- When can I travel?
- Who handles urgent complications after I return home?
Safety
Important risks include infection, mechanical failure, bleeding, pain, urinary difficulty, erosion, device-position problems and revision surgery.
Kordy coordinates your information and appointments; diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by licensed medical institutions. How Kordy works
Plan a longer stay than for an outpatient cosmetic procedure. Departure should follow the treating surgeon's individual fit-to-travel review.
Adapted from Kordy's specialist content library.
This page provides general educational information and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual suitability, risks, and treatment decisions must be assessed by licensed healthcare professionals.
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