IPP Technique

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

The Perito Implant™ Technique vs. the “Phantom Technique”: Innovation Has a History

The Phantom Technique vs. The Perito Implant

A New Name Does Not Necessarily Mean a New Operation In surgical medicine, innovation should ideally be defined by what is new. This could be a new operative approach, a meaningful technical modification, better outcomes, or evidence supporting a different method. That distinction matters when discussing the so-called “Phantom Technique,” also called the “Ghost Technique,” … Read more

MTP 118: The “Exercise” Revisited for Implant Length and Girth

Maximizing Length and Girth with a penile implant

In our 118th episode of Meet the Penis (MTP), Dr. Paul Perito revisits the “exercise” for penile implants with a few tips to get the most volume (length and girth). Dr. Perito wanted to re-address one of the most popular MTP episodes (MTP 57) to answer a few questions he’s received from penile implant patients, … Read more

Dr. Francis Petrella Joins Perito Urology For Intensive Prosthetic Urology Training

Dr. Francis Petrella of Montreal

Last week, Perito Urology was joined by Dr. Francis Petrella for a week long intensive training in prosthetic urology. The week began with a deep dive into the kinds of cases that define a surgeon’s experience: complex inflatable prosthesis scenarios, revisions, and management of external factors such as fibrosis or prior complications.  This was followed … Read more

Inside the Lab: Perito Urology Hosts the 2026 Fellows Surgical Skills Workshop

Every year there’s a moment in training when a young urologist stops watching surgery and finally starts understanding surgery: Not about following steps or copying movements, but rather how to think. The Coloplast-sponsored International Men’s Health 2026 Fellows Surgical Skills Workshop was designed with this goal in mind. The operating room classroom was led by … Read more

MTP 114: “Which Implant and Why?” Understanding Your Options in Penile Prosthesis Surgery

Which implant?

On this episode of Meet the Penis (MTP 114), Dr. Paul Perito tackles a question patients ask at almost every consultation: “Which penile implant is the best?” The question may sound simple, but the reality is more complicated. In short: There isn’t a single “best” implant. There is, however, a best implant for a specific … Read more

PSA: Beware Silicone Implants

PSA 2: Silicone penile implants

In a special PSA, Dr. Paul Perito sounds the alarm on the usage of silicone for penile implants and girth enhancement. The only FDA-approved usage for silicone in the human bodies is in the eyeball; otherwise it should be regarded as an unsafe material, especially in the penis. The number of complications from silicone in … Read more

Three Major Publications, One Bold Statement: Perito Urology continues Leading Prosthetic Urology Forward

Medical Research

At Perito Urology, our mission doesn’t end when the surgery is over. We are committed to ongoing research and education, constantly asking how we can make procedures safer, more effective, and more durable for our patients. This past month, Dr. Paul Perito and Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., working alongside an incredible network of colleagues from … Read more

Coloplast Men’s Health Surgical Skills Workshop: A Weekend of Learning and Innovation

2025 Fellows

This past weekend, Perito Urology had the honor of hosting the Coloplast Men’s Health Surgical Skills Workshop, an intensive two-day event dedicated to advancing the expertise of future leaders in penile implant surgery. Designed for residents and fellows eager to refine their skills, the workshop provided an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the … Read more