What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

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robertm
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What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby robertm » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:33 pm

In the near future I will be speaking with a urologist about an implant. Thanks to all the information on FrankTalk, I will be armed with a lot of specific questions. However, one topic I haven't seen discussed much here is what happens to the corpus cavernosa during implant surgery? I thought that I've seen posts from guys whose doctor preserves some of the erectile tissue during implant surgery. Is that what most docs do or does it depend on the doctor? If that is done, has anyone noticed any natural engorgement even with an implant present?
60 yrs old. Gradually worsening ED for 10 years. Pills and trimix not working well anymore. Will need an implant in the near future.

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby dg_moore » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:22 pm

AFAIK no tissue is removed. It is moved aside/displaced by a dilator which opens up space for the cylinders to be inserted.
Dave, 80, Maryland - Implant (Titan) 2008 by Dr. Andrew Kramer (failed Sept 2020) - never used due to a stroke that, among other things, ended my sex life.
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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby David_R » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:53 pm

I've been told that that corpora tissue is kind of "spongy," so it is just squished and the cylinders are put in.

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby robertm » Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:19 pm

Thanks for the replies. I was just wondering if the doctor makes a conscious effort to preserve as much of the corporosa as possible.
60 yrs old. Gradually worsening ED for 10 years. Pills and trimix not working well anymore. Will need an implant in the near future.

young_and_impotent
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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby young_and_impotent » Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:55 am

Would like to hear more from implantees.
28 year old with severe lifelong ED.
Implanted in New Delhi on 26/12/19 with AMS CX (15x12) + 4cm RTE
Post op length 4.5 inches from ~ (5.5 to 6) inches. Disappointed!
Wish to have a revision to LGX some day.

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby justanotherdrumber » Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:09 am

young_and_impotent wrote:Would like to hear more from implantees.

There are many videos of actual implant surgery out there where you can actually watch as a surgeon explains exactly how the do the inplant surgery.
Erie,PA
Age 64 - g/f 34
Implanted ams700 lgx, 18cm+1cm RTE
March 2018

young_and_impotent
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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby young_and_impotent » Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:15 am

I have seen the videos and was more interested in general experiences.
I think the doctors warn that you might never get a natural erection again but there are people here who feel something.
I am young and am not sure about the cause of my severe ED so was just wondering.
28 year old with severe lifelong ED.
Implanted in New Delhi on 26/12/19 with AMS CX (15x12) + 4cm RTE
Post op length 4.5 inches from ~ (5.5 to 6) inches. Disappointed!
Wish to have a revision to LGX some day.

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby David_R » Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:05 am

I have had successful experiences with an implant for 16 years, and nowadays I get "chubs" when I wake up and when I am aroused (and the head is completely swollen those times, too). I still need the implant, though, to make it hard enough for penetration.

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby Larry10625 » Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:00 am

David_R wrote:I have had successful experiences with an implant for 16 years, and nowadays I get "chubs" when I wake up and when I am aroused (and the head is completely swollen those times, too). I still need the implant, though, to make it hard enough for penetration.



I agree. I frequently get aroused and it feels like I am getting an erection, until I grab hold and discover that it is just a feeling. :)

Larry

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Re: What happens to erectile tissue during implant surgery?

Postby Hawkman » Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:09 pm

I am certain any implant surgeon will tell you that none of the erectile tissue in the corpus cavernosum (dual chambers one on each side of the penis)is spared and will never be even semi-functional without an implant. This tissue is NOT removed but it is like delicate webbing and is destroyed by the insertion of the cylinders. The corpus spongiosum, however, is always untouched. It is the small tube-like mass of spongy tissue surrounding the male urethra within the penis. It also flares out to include the glans or head of the penis. These still have the potential to get engorged with blood flow assuming you do not have total ED
Prostatectomy 2004-Bimix caused Peyronies-Viagra had little effect. Active sex life with wife of 50 yrs- been dependent on a VED for 10 yrs. 22cm Titan w/Dr. Eid Aug 7th See my Implant Journal -> http://www.peyroniesforum.net/index.php/board,56.0.html


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