Patient's question:
I want to have an inflatable prosthesis implanted. How much does it cost? What are the side effects? Is the success rate high?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction is a common male sexual dysfunction. It involves implanting a certain support device into the corpus cavernosum of the penis that has lost its erectile function, making the penis hard enough to insert during sexual intercourse. This device is called a prosthesis. The prosthesis includes three main components: a reservoir, a pump, and a hollow cylindrical body, which are placed in the subperitoneal space of the lower abdomen, the scrotum, and both corpora cavernosa, respectively. The reservoir is connected to the two cylinders via tubes and a pump. The pump can be manually controlled to either inflate the cylinders with fluid from the reservoir or draw the fluid back, allowing the penis to become erect or flaccid at will.