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Urology (Expert Forum)
Penis Surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Penis Surgery
by JoeDoe_, Dec 11, 2007 12:41PM
I have found out from a friend that there is some kind of erection pump
That you can have put in surgically . Supposedly that surgery costs about $20,000.00 USD
I don’t know what the proper name for this device is but it basically does the same thing as Viagra
My question is :
Is the operation safe ?
Is there any maintenance involved with this device ?
What are the bad things or side effects
What is the proper name for this device .
Who does this types of operations , what kind of a doctor ( Cosmetic Surgeon ) ?
That you can have put in surgically . Supposedly that surgery costs about $20,000.00 USD
I don’t know what the proper name for this device is but it basically does the same thing as Viagra
My question is :
Is the operation safe ?
Is there any maintenance involved with this device ?
What are the bad things or side effects
What is the proper name for this device .
Who does this types of operations , what kind of a doctor ( Cosmetic Surgeon ) ?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 11, 2007 03:38PM
, Dec 11, 2007 03:38PM
There are various penile prosthesis surgeries that are available through the services of a urologist.
In general, the surgery is quite routine and safe. Bleeding and infection would be common complications.
Maintenance would depend on the type of device implanted.
The technical term for this is a vacuum constriction device. Here is some more information on this, which can be discussed with your urologist:
http://www.slate.com/id/2144778/
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
In general, the surgery is quite routine and safe. Bleeding and infection would be common complications.
Maintenance would depend on the type of device implanted.
The technical term for this is a vacuum constriction device. Here is some more information on this, which can be discussed with your urologist:
http://www.slate.com/id/2144778/
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
