211 Fountain Ct., Suite 230
Lexington, KY 40509
The Lexington Clinic
More than half of men over 40 have erectile dysfunction (ED). ED can be equally devastating for a man and for his partner. There is hope for every man with ED to regain the confidence, control and wholeness to enjoy an active, satisfying sex life. Dr. Todd Specializes in a number of different treatment options below, all of which are endorsed by the AUA (American Urologic Association) guidelines.
Penile Implant Surgery
Penile implants are devices placed inside the penis to allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to get an erection. Penile implants are typically recommended after other treatments for ED fail.
There are two main types of penile implants, semirigid and inflatable. Each type of penile implant works differently and has various pros and cons.
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The placement of penile implants requires surgery. Before choosing penile implants, make sure you understand what surgery involves, including possible risks, complications and follow-up care.
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A great resource:
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PENILE IMPLANT SURGERY
YOU ARE TO EXPECT
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Small amounts of drainage on your dressings
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Pain, tenderness, swelling and bruising for several days after your surgery.
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Nausea may be experienced the day of your operation after you return home.
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You should already have prescriptions for pain medicine and antibiotics.
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You should already have an appointment for a post-operative visit with Dr. Todd or his nurse practitioner 2 days postoperative then 2 weeks postop after your surgery.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Keep the mummy wrap dressing on for 2 days.
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Keep the extra gauze dressing used for compression for 4 days.
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If the scrotal dressing becomes soiled replace it with a similarly sized clean gauze dressing.
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Keep the scrotal support on for at least one week.
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Position your penis upwards on your abdomen as much as possible.
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For 2-3 days, place an ice pack inside the scrotal support (not directly in contact with skin).
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Drink plenty of fluids.
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Eat lightly the remainder of the day of surgery, then return to normal diet as tolerated.
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Make sure your bowels function normally since pain medications can cause constipation. You may need to use stool softeners such as Colace (Docusate Sodium) to help your bowels function normally.
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Finish your antibiotics completely.
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You may shower on post-operative day 3 (3 days after surgery), but avoid tub baths for 2 full weeks.
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You may walk around the home and upstairs immediately, but carefully.
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When sitting raise your legs.
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Do not drive until at least one week after surgery.
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Do not lift any heavy objects (greater than 10 lbs) for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
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Record drain amount and empty the drain as it fills
CALL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS
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Fevers over 101 degrees.
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Excessive drainage from your wound, especially blood or pus
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Pain or scrotal swelling that is not improving after the first week following surgery
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Redness around the wound.
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If you need to see your Dentist, you will need antibiotic coverage to start the night prior to treatment and for 48 hours after treatment. Please call to have a prescription called to your Pharmacy
CONTACT NUMBERS
For questions during office hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) call the office