Penile Reconstruction a Treatment Option for ED, Peyronie’s Disease

Penile reconstruction is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring the appearance and function of the penis. Your Colorado Springs Urology surgeon may perform the reconstruction surgery for various reasons, such as correcting congenital abnormalities, addressing the effects of trauma or cancer, or as part of gender-affirming surgery for those in need of such treatment.

The primary purpose of this surgery is to give the person a penis that works and looks natural. The reconstruction provides the ability to urinate while standing and to enjoy sexual activity. The goal is also for the new penis to have feeling, be strong enough for sex, and look like a typical penis in both shape and size.

Some reconstruction procedures require a one-or-two day hospital stay. You may have stitches that will dissolve within 2 weeks. Talk to your doctor about your recovery and any possible complications.

Your doctor may recommend a penile implant or other penile reconstruction treatment for:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Peyronie’s disease
• Swelling of the penis (poor lymphatic drainage)
• Scar tissue on the outside of the penis or in the urethral channel

Some benefits of this treatment include:

• Recent progress in male genital surgery means safer treatments and better results for many patients.
• Doctors now use improved materials that help make surgeries easier and more affordable.
• New surgical techniques are less invasive, help preserve normal sexual function, and appear more natural.
• Research into new treatments, like regenerative medicine, could lead to even better recoveries in the future.