Penile Prosthesis for Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

We have discussed a lot about Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It basically is when a man is unable to get or keep an erection that's firm enough, or lasts long enough, to have successful sexual intercourse. Erectile Dysfunction causes include medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the penis, drinking too much alcohol, or being too tired.  Depending on your condition, insertion of Penile Prosthesis could be your ultimate solution.

Penile Prosthesis Surgery Side Effects

Being the last resort of action for treatment of refractory erectile dysfunction, penile prostheses (malleable and inflatable) have been shown to be very effective and with high patient satisfaction rates (70-87%). One major concern and reason for patient dissatisfaction after penile prosthesis surgery remains the shrinkage of the penis. In a study published in International Journal of Impotence Research by Dr. James Elist, results showed all patients participating in the study(100%) had previously reported a loss in penile length (0.5-2 cm), and 7 of 9 patients (78%) also reported a loss in penile girth (0.5-2.6 cm) after penile prosthesis surgery.

Treatments for Penile Shrinkage After Penile Prosthesis Insertion

In the same manner in which the penile prostheses have revolutionized the world of men with erectile dysfunction, a new surgical approach using a subcutaneous soft silicone implant invented, patented by Dr. James Elist and 510(K) cleared by FDA is now changing the world of men with a penile prosthesis and shrunken penis.In the following video we will show how the penile prosthesis help men with ED, how the shrinkage happens and how insertion Penuva implant will not only solve the shrinkage problem but also enhances the penis in girth and length.