In people who do not have any errectile function. For these people Penile implant is an ideal operation.
Details of Procedure:-
In one of the Penile corpora an implant made of silastic is inserted.
This is like a stiff Rod.
They are stiff enough for insertion and thus get sexual pleasure. But they are malleable so they can be folded and do not show in the trousers.
Case selection-
Who is fit for surgery
Any normal healthy male who does not have any errectile function. But is desirous of sexual pleasure for himself or the partner is a fit case for penile implant surgery.
Who is unfit for surgery
As such there is very little as Unfit for surgery however if person is already suffering from other medical illness regarding heart/liver/kidney etc. then it is advised to get that treated first.
Risks
There are no particular risks pertaining to this procedure.
Pre operative check up, shave, treat any skin disease locally.
What to expect in the hospital
Admission to single air-conditioned room, healthy diet, adequate nursing and medical care.
Recovery
One is awake at the end of the surgery. There may be some degree of swelling due to surgery. This will get absorbed in 7-10 days. There may be some discomfort at the operation site for first day or two depending on the person's own pain sensitivity. The surgeon will regularly daily himself visit you. Sutures will come out in a weeks time.
Post operative
There will be dressing, stitches will have to be removed after a week.
Do's and Don'ts
Leave the dressing alone. Keep it clean and dry for the initial 10 days.
For three weeks avoid having sex, let it heal well first. Avoid/stop smoking.
Expected result
In three weeks the suture line and the inside buried sutures would have healed firmly. The person can then enjoy a normal sex life thereafter.
Return home