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UNITED Clinical Study of Rigicon Penile Prostheses Expands With USF/Tampa General Hospital Research Team

Drs. Perito and Carrion

The UNITED Clinical Study evaluating the Rigicon Infla10® Dynamic Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (DIPP) is expanding with the addition of investigators from the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, including Dr. Rafael Carrion.  Dr. Rafael Carrion has been appointed Principal Investigator for the USF/TGH study site, with Dr. Justin Parker and Dr. Raul Fernández-Crespo … Read more

Penile Implants: Setting the Record Straight

Penile implant surgery: setting the record straight

I’ve run one of, if not the, highest volume penile implant clinic in the world for over twenty years, have treated thousands of patients and trained multiple generations of urologic surgeons in how to safely and effectively administer these prostheses. In all this time, there’s one major misconception in popular media that I’d like to … Read more

Dr. Perito’s Comments on FDA Panel’s Call to Loosen Restrictions on Testosterone Replacement Therapy

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In light of the December 10 announcement by an FDA panel to loosen restrictions on testosterone replacement therapy, urologist Dr. Paul Perito expressed optimism, with several caveats. “Many of the men we treat at Perito Urology and the UroFill® Clinic suffer from a range of physical and mental side effects of chronically low-T [testosterone],” said … Read more

MTP 102: The Erection Diet

MTP 102 - The Erection Diet

Dr. Alfie is back on Meet the Penis with a brown paper bag full of answers—and we’re talking real food, not fake fixes. In this episode, we break down the Erection Diet: simple, science-backed foods that fuel circulation and supercharge your performance. From spinach to beets, watermelon to olive oil—these grocery store staples can help … Read more

MTP #95: Penile Implants 102 – Recovering from Surgery

Recovery Timeline for Penile Implant Surgery at Perito Urology At Perito Urology we aim to provide comprehensive guidance to patients undergoing penile implant surgery.  A critical aspect of this process is understanding the recovery timeline, which helps patients set realistic expectations and ensure a smooth healing journey. We’ll break down the recovery process week by … Read more

Perito Urology Announces Publication of Manuscript in International Journal of Impotence Research

Dr. Perito and the team at Perito Urology proudly announce the publication of a new manuscript which is now available in print format in the International Journal of Impotence Research. “The Nuances of Infrapubic Incision for Inflatable Penile Prosthesis” is a follow up study to the previous printed manuscript “Unexpected Nuances of the Penoscrotal Inflatable … Read more

What Keeps Men From Seeking Medical Treatment for ED?

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As a urological surgeon, the main challenge I see for patients probably isn’t what you’d think it would be. It’s not a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or Peyronie’s disease (they can be treated), it’s not the risk of complications from surgery (less than 1%), and it’s not the recovery process (3-6 weeks). It’s actually coming … Read more