What are the indications that require penile implants?
- Any patient with Erectile dysfunction that fails to respond to oral medication, penile injections , vacuum devices or any other modality.
- Patients where conservative therapy is contraindicated eg:
- a. Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Spedra when taking Nitrate containing drugs
- b. Caverjet/Viridal - in patients on Warfarin, history of priapism
- c. Vacuum devices – anticoagulants
- Patient choice after trying other treatments
- Advanced Peyronie’s Disease
- Following penile or pelvic trauma
- Priapism
- Buried penis
- In conjunction with penile reconstruction
