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Andrology evaluation & surgeries in Yeshawanthpur, Bangalore

Andrology evaluation & surgeries, including penile prosthesis

Andrology evaluation & surgeries in Yeshawanthpur

In the medical field, andrology is a speciality dealing with the male reproductive system and the urological anomalies present only in men. Thus, one could consider andrology as the direct equivalent of gynaecology.

Andrologists are mainly urologists or endocrinologists. However, based on the procedure or condition, a patient may be required to consult with other types of specialists, such as psychiatrists or surgeons. Andrology includes many functions and conditions, such as male fertility, genitourinary disorders, and penile problems. Specialists in andrology may have to deal with procedures such as prostatectomy, vasectomy, and circumcision.

An andrology evaluation is a complete analysis of the semen that includes measurement of semen volume, sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm morphology. It is mainly done for the evaluation of male fertility status.

Penile Prosthesis

Penile prosthesis (penile implant) is a treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). A penile prosthesis is generally suggested after other treatments for ED do not work. The two main kinds of penile prosthesis are – inflatable and semirigid. Each kind of penile prosthesis works differently. Placement of the penile implants needs surgery. Before selecting a penile prosthesis, one must comprehend the surgery, complications, and post-surgery care.

Why Choose Penile Prosthesis

For most men, medications can be used to treat ED successfully or with a vacuum constriction instrument (penis pump). They may consider penile prosthesis if other treatment options do not work or they fail to develop an erection for sexual activity using different methods. Penile prosthesis surgery also treats severe cases of a disorder that leads to scars within the penis, causing curved and painful erections. This disorder is known as Peyronie's disease.

Kinds of Penile Prosthesis

  • Inflatable implants: Inflatable instruments or devices are the most commonly used penile prosthesis. These devices are inflated to develop an erection and then can be deflated during other times. The three-piece inflatable prosthesis uses a fluid-filled reservoir placed underneath the abdominal wall,  a release valve implanted inside the scrotum, two inflatable cylinders inserted inside the penis, and a pump. The two-piece inflatable implants work similarly, but the fluid reservoir is a part of the pump placed in the scrotum.

  • Semirigid rods: These devices are always firm. The penis can bend away from the body during sexual activity and then toward the body to conceal it. A positionable penile prosthesis is a semirigid device including a central series of segments that are held together with the help of a spring at each end. It can maintain downward and upward positions better than other semirigid rods.

After Surgery

After penile prosthesis surgery, the patient must be on certain medications to ease the pain. Most often, a long-acting injection is administered to help reduce pain. Mild pain might continue for a few weeks, and they may be on antibiotics for a week.

Although penile prosthesis is an invasive treatment for ED, most men who get them and their partners report full satisfaction with the implants. As a matter of fact, penile implants are reported to have the highest rate of satisfaction of all ED treatment procedures.

The andrology evaluation & surgeries in Yeshawanthpur, Bangalore of Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, offers complete diagnosis, treatment, and care to patients suffering from various ED issues.

It identifies issues such as low or no sperm count and dysfunction of the tests in men. It may be useful in determining the aetiology of male infertility and providing relevant treatment for the same. Book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals now.

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