Dr. Paul Perito
We’re saddened to announce the passing of friend, mentor, and father Alfredo Suárez-Sarmiento, Sr. Dr. Suárez-Sarmiento was a pioneer in the field of urology and penile implants and dedicated his life to furthering the treatment of erectile dysfunction. His passion, brilliance, and commitment to his craft and his family are unsurpassed and he will be … Read more
For our 69th (!) episode, Dr. Paul Perito discusses the usage of local anesthesia for patients undergoing penile implant surgery. Patients and their loved ones are often apprehensive about undergoing general anesthetic, the associated risks and the discomfort of having a tube down the patient’s throat. This is why Dr. Perito uses local anesthetic with … Read more
Dr. Perito led demonstrations of the infrapubic penile prosthesis (IPP) technique he developed at a urologic surgical workshop in Sao Paulo, Brazil last month. The first presentation, Minimally Invasive Infrapubic Inflatable Penile Prosthesis, covered pre-, intra- and post-operative techniques to achieve the best outcomes using best practices for IPP procedures. Following the presentation, Dr. Perito … Read more
In the 68th episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about whether a tight scrotum resulting from a previous surgical operation would render him ineligible for a penile implant. While a tight scrotum requires a few accommodations for the proper placement of a penile implant, in the hands of a skilled urologic … Read more
One of the most common searches online for Peyronie’s Disease is how to treat it using home or natural remedies. While apprehension about seeking medical attention for a potentially embarrassing medical issue is understandable, the nature of Peyronie’s makes it urgent to see a physician or urologist rather than using home/”natural” remedies. Here’s why. What … Read more
In episode 67 of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito answers a Youtube viewer’s question about having a penile implant extrusion, or hernia, through his erectile tissue. As Dr. Perito explains, two primary factors for a successful penile implant placement are to a) visit a dedicated implant center, and b) to fully deflate the implant … Read more
This special episode of MTP or “Conozca Su Pene” is the Spanish-language version of episode #57, detailing “the Exercise” following penile implant surgery. En este episodio especial de “MTP” o “Conozca su Pene”, El Dr. Suárez-Sarmiento muestra cómo realizar “el ejercicio”, el mejor método para mantener y maximizar la eficacia de un implante peneano inflable. … Read more
When it comes to getting a penile implant, it’s crucial to look for a dedicated implant center, preferably a Center of Excellence. In this episode, Dr. Perito explains why it’s important. To locate qualified implanters, visit either Boston Scientific’s implanter search at https://edcure.org or Coloplast’s search tool at https://coloplastmenshealth.com.
In this episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito responds to a viewer question about a claim made by another urologic surgeon indicating that a vertical penoscrotal approach to penile implants is superior to the infrapubic or subcoronal approaches. Dr. Perito explains that the methodology used is less important overall and that patients can … Read more
In the 63rd episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito discusses a viewer’s experience of his diagnosis of Peyronie’s Disease, where plaque buildup leads to a curvature of the penis. The viewer is a 72-year-old man who has been living with a 60 degree curvature for the last decade. In the video, Dr. Perito … Read more
