Surgical Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (cont.)
Medical Author:
Stephen W Leslie, MD, FACS
Medical Editor:
Bradley Fields Schwartz, DO, FACS
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Martin I Resnick, MD
IN THIS ARTICLESemirigid or Malleable Rod ImplantsWith the semirigid or malleable rod implant, 2 matching cylinders are surgically implanted into the penis. To achieve an erection, you manually adjust the position of the penis. This implant provides enough rigidity for penetration and rarely breaks. Advantages of the semirigid or malleable rod implant include:
Other disadvantages of the semirigid or malleable rod implant include:
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