In this episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito discusses the relationship between veno-occlusive disease and ED. Patients with veno-occlusive-disease accounts for roughly 80 percent of cases we see and treat for ED at Perito Urology and the Perito Clinic. In some cases, the disease is genetic, but other factors may lead to it. In veno-occlusive … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento, Jr. walks viewers through the Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain, a safe and functional device that drains excess blood following a penile implant procedure that speeds up the recovery process. Usage of the JP Drain can reduce the overall recovery time following a penile implant placement by 2-3 weeks! … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about increasing the size of a penile implant to add length. Implants placed by non-dedicated penile implant clinics are often undersized or poorly positioned. In these cases, or if the implant experiences mechanical failure, it’s possible to undergo a revision at a dedicated … Read more
In the latest episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito discusses what dating is like for men with penile implants. Although the process of inflating and deflating an implant can be awkward with a new partner, the ability to perform on-demand can be a game changer for men who have experienced ED.
This episode of MTP answers a long-standing and frequently asked question: What happens when a penile implant fails? As Dr. Paul Perito explains, penile implants have a 1-2% annual failure rate, placing them in the higher-performing echelon of stable and secure medical devices. As long as a patient undergoes the procedure at a dedicated clinic, … Read more
In this episode, Dr. Perito answers a viewer question about addressing erectile dysfunction and other complications following the removal of the prostate. While the recovery period following a prostatectomy can pose difficulties, many men are unaware of other complications, including the retraction of the penis into the abdomen and the inevitable loss of penile length … Read more
In the 80th episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Perito answers a question he frequently hears from penile implant patients: can you oversize the implant? The answer is an emphatic “no.” Penile implants can be sized aggressively to push the limits of the tissue, but the complications resulting from an oversized implant are extremely dangerous. … Read more
In this episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers a question from a doctor about the appearance of tubing following penile implant placement. Well-trained expert implanters will do everything within their ability to conceal tubing in their patients. That being the case, the two main approaches to penile implants are infrapubic and penoscrotal; depending on which … Read more
In the latest episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers a viewer’s question about being able to maintain a “natural” erection with an inflatable penile prosthesis. Penile prostheses are specifically intended for patients who are unable to obtain or maintain an erection, or a penetrating penis. When erections occur with a prosthesis, it means that the … Read more
In this special episode of MTP, Perito Urology’s own Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento, Jr. undergoes a vasectomy performed by Dr. Perito. Although vasectomies used to be marked by long recovery times, modern urologists are able to perform the operation as a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Most patients are able to quickly resume a full range of … Read more
