Dr. Paul Perito discusses the importance of a qualified surgical team regarding the time required for a penile implant. When implants are performed by dedicated surgeons and medical teams, the overall procedure and recovery takes a shorter period of time and frequently leads to better results.
In this week’s episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito answers the viewer question of whether or not penile implant patients are restricted in the types of sexual activity in which they engage.
Dr. Paul Perito shows how to pump the most commonly used inflatable penile implants.
Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer-submitted question about whether or not it’s possible to get a circumcision at the same time as a penile prosthesis, and discusses some of the ramifications of adult male circumcision.
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
Dr. Paul Perito addresses whether or not medical testosterone replacement therapy is a suitable treatment for erectile dysfunction. While TRT is capable of treating low libido, it doesn’t address the vascular issues that often lead to ED.
Dr. Perito and Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento answer a viewer’s questions about how a penile implant feels, including how it compares to a natural erection, how it appears, and how it feels when flaccid.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about whether or not the length increase caused by a vacuum device can make a penile implant too short. While this is a rarity, it is possible to replace a penile implant if it’s too short, or damaged. Regular cycling of a penile implant … Read more
Dr. Perito is joined by Dr. Lanna Cheuck to answer and explain about ejaculation following penile implant surgery. The minimally invasive placement of an inflatable penile implant is made specifically to avoid nerves in the groin and penile area, and thus shouldn’t have an impact on ejaculation.
Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about resuming sexual activity after penile implant surgery. Patients need to follow their surgeon’s instructions and diagnoses following an implant.
