Patients often question me, “Why should I undergo surgery to remain sexually active?” Patients who undergo this surgery commonly are those who do not respond to oral agents, or have a contraindication to utilizing oral agents. Many patients who opt for this form of therapy do so as it may suit their lifestyle or they desire to not use medical therapy long term.
Prosthetic surgery does offer an excellent permanent long-term solution to erectile dysfunction without the need to rely on...
Commonly used inflatable prostheses include the Titan inflatable implants (Colopast) or the AMS 700 series 3-piece inflatable implant. ... Read more »
As the penile prostheses become more advanced (associated with more pieces), so do the operations necessary to place them. Unfortunately,... Read more »
There are several factors to consider when selecting which penile prosthesis would be best for you. Keep in mind that once the prosthesis... Read more »
If you believe everything that you read and if all the TV commercials tell the truth, then everyone who suffers from erectile dysfunction... Read more »
When medical therapy fails along with combination therapy, or if medical therapy is contraindicated, the next step in the treatment of... Read more »
ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Scott Tjaden's competed in two Para Olympics. He's also an avid hunter and loves a good game of catch.... Read more »
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Some men with chronic impotence (erectile dysfunction) consider having a penile implant. These implants are also known as penile prostheses.Most... Read more »
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Cancer of the penis can occur anywhere along the penile shaft, but most are on the foreskin or head (glans).It is usually a slow-growing cancer and... Read more »
A recent episode of a primetime television show sparked interest in a particularly odd medical malady—a penis fracture. While it may sound strange,... Read more »
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest... Read more »
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