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Inflatable Penile Prothesis Surgery Home Care HF#5983

The penile implant is made of silicone and other durable materials that the body does not reject.  Problems and complications after penile implants are rare.

 

 

After Surgery

 

  • Your penis will likely be swollen and bruised for 4-6 weeks.
  • You may have a tube to drain urine from your bladder for 24 hours after surgery.
  • You will have some pain for up to 3 weeks after surgery.  Take the pain medicine as directed by your doctor.
  • You will take antibiotics to prevent infection.
  • The bandage will be taken off 2-3 days after surgery.
  • Your doctor will show you how to inflate the implant approximately 4 – 6 weeks after surgery.  It is important to inflate and deflate the device at least once a day, even when not being used for sexual activity.

 

Activity

 

  •  Do not lift more than 10 pounds for 4 weeks after surgery.
  • Avoid strenuous activity and contact sports for 4-6 weeks.
  • You may resume sexual relations 4-8 weeks after surgery.
  • When you resume sexual relations, you may have mild pain.  It may be helpful to use lubrication (i.e. K-Y JellyÒ) and/or change positions.

 

When to Call the Doctor

 

  • Not able to pass urine
  • Blood in urine
  • Increasing pain or swelling in your abdomen, penis or scrotum
  • Temperature over 100.4º F by mouth, for 2 readings taken 4 hours apart
  • Severe burning or pain when passing urine
  • Redness of incision, or blood or pus-like drainage from the incision
  • Open skin on the penis where the implant comes out
  • Implant does not work properly

 

Follow-up Care

 

Your first follow-up visit will be made before you leave the hospital and usually is a 2-3 week exam for inceision check.

 

 

Phone Numbers

 

Urology Clinic: (608) 263-4757 (24 hours)

 

 

If you live out of the area, call 1-800-323-8942.  Ask for the Urology Clinic.

 

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Last Updated: 03/11/2013

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