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 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 episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito answers a viewer question about the angle of an erection and whether or not a penile implant is capable of restoring or maintaining it at a desired angle. Dr. Perito also discusses venous ligation.
Drs. Perito and Brennan presented Erectile Dysfunction and TRT treatments for men including the Penile Implant at the Nicaraguan American Medical Associations Monthly Dinner Event September 9, 2019 – Drs. Perito and Brennan were formally invited to give a presentation in front of 60 physician members of the Nicaraguan American Medical Association at Morton’s Steakhouse … Read more
In the latest episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Paul Perito is joined by Dr. Matthew Brennan, who answers a user submitted question about available treatments for patients with spinal cord injuries. Treatments for spinal cord injury patients can vary according to the level, completeness, and time since said injury. That being said, while many … Read more
In the 28th episode of Meet the Penis, Dr. Perito answers a viewer submitted question: would an hourglass shape at the base of the penis as a result of a radical prostatectomy need to be corrected before penile implant surgery? Dr. Perito explains that the “scratch technique,” often used for Peyronie’s Disease patients can be … Read more
In the tenth episode of MTP, Dr. Perito answers viewer questions about resuming physical activity after penile implant surgery. While recovery can take a few weeks, the ultimate goal for any penile implant procedure is to restore sexual function with minimal impact on daily life and physical activities.
7/7/15 Dr. Perito’s interview from March 2015 with Italian urologist Gabrielle Antonini was posted to one of Italy’s most referenced medical websites, MedicItalia.it. The article, which featured the treatment of erectile dysfunction with penile implants, can be found here.
University of Rome “Sapienza” Aula Mario Tacciuoli, Rome, Italy – June 11th-12th, 2015 Dr. Perito was chairman for a program at the University of Rome “Sapienza”, and a Penile Implant Surgical Workshop at hospital – Vialedell Universita 31-33, Rome on June 11-12, 2015 in Rome, Italy. “Dr.’s Antonini and Gentile hosted one of the most … Read more
