Dr. Perito Moderates Penile Prosthetic and Physician Education Dinner

Dr. Paul Peritoeducation, penile implant

Dr. Perito Moderated a Physician Education Dinner Discussion on Educational Updates and Physician Feedback regarding Penile Prosthetics and Physician Education and Training – November 8, 2018 

Dr. Perito moderated a dinner discussion on Updates and Feedback relating to surgical techniques in penile prosthetics, and practices that can reduce risk of infection and post-operative pain.  In attendance were over 40 doctors that Dr. Perito has trained over the last 10 years.

“In summary, the worlds elite penile implanters were all in the same room sharing ‘war’ stories and having a great time.  Those that could not make it to the event were greatly missed because we are truly one team serving our patients.” – Dr. Perito

 

 

 

Perito Urology Hosts 13 Physicians for Surgical Skills Workshop

Dr. Paul PeritoIPP Technique

Perito Lecture

November 6-7, 2018

Perito Urology hosted a Didactic Session and Surgical Skills Workshop for fellows from around the world specializing in Men’s Health and surgical treatments for Erectile Dysfunction.  A group of 25 physicians and corporate team members toured Perito Urology for a didactic lecture on the advantages of the minimally invasive infrapubic approach.  The following day, physicians observed cases in the OR setting with Q&A to follow.

What Keeps Men From Seeking Medical Treatment for ED?

Dr. Paul Peritoerectile dysfunction, health, penile implant, Peyronie's Disease

medical

As a urological surgeon, the main challenge I see for patients probably isn’t what you’d think it would be.

It’s not a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or Peyronie’s disease (they can be treated), it’s not the risk of complications from surgery (less than 1%), and it’s not the recovery process (3-6 weeks). It’s actually coming in and making an appointment. Here are some of the most common reasons patients don’t get help.

The Embarrassment Factor

Men in “polite” society tend to not talk about their penises or sex life, and it can be extremely difficult for men to admit that they’re experiencing difficulties with their sexual performance. While prescriptions for erectile dysfunction have helped remove much of the stigma surrounding it, the inability to maintain an erection is still a very personal and a potentially embarrassing problem. This can be made even worse in the event that prescriptions don’t work and surgery may be necessary. Some men would rather suffer in silence than speak candidly with a physician or surgeon.

Talk with your spouse / partner / loved ones and encourage them to seek help and get regular check-ups. Share your experience if you’ve dealt with ED in the past. The discomfort in talking about ED and related issues pales in comparison to being able to lead a fulfilling sex life.

Not Knowing There’s Treatment

Urologic surgery is a highly specialized field that’s advancing all the time. The average person probably isn’t going to be familiar with the treatments that are available to them – even a physician may be working with outdated information.

This is where the internet comes in handy: I (and my colleagues) put as much information online as possible about diagnoses and treatment, including the latest advances and research in urologic surgery. There’s a wealth of information out there about the whole range of men’s health issues and how they can be treated, if not fixed entirely.

A well-informed patient should be able to know their options, and know when to contact a specialist.

Fear of Surgery

Some people are just plain afraid of going into surgery the same way they’re afraid of going to the dentist (like myself): it conjures up gruesome images of being cut open and being put back together again, long and painful recoveries, and the potential risk of complications. This is one of the reasons why awareness of minimally invasive surgery is so vital: most of the surgeries I perform are done through small incisions, and in the case of penile implants, are completed within minutes. Checking out surgical videos on Youtube can go a long way toward alleviating your anxiety.

Don’t let shame or fear keep you from taking care of your health – know your options, the treatment that’s available to you, and most importantly, take the first step by reaching out to a medical professional.