In this episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito encourages men to treat their health, especially when it comes to their penises, in the same way that athletes treat their bodies. To engage in a fully active life, be it physically, mentally, or sexually, men should take responsibility and seek treatment for any kind of performance … Read more
Dr. Paul Perito is joined by his colleague Dr. Bernardo Cisneros to describe an area of urologic surgery that has gone underrepresented: Reshaping the penis following penile implant surgery. While penile implants are an effective treatment for ED with a low complication rate, some patients complain about their penises gradually becoming more ovoid following their … Read more
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 week’s episode of MTP, Dr. Paul Perito is joined by Texas-based urologist Dr. Manual Espinoza, where they discuss the complications of performing penile implant surgery on a patient with hernia or hernia repair. While it’s possible to place a penile implant in a patient with a hernia, there are specific considerations. Drs. Perito … 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 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 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
