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Suggest The Pros & Cons Of Pump Implant Procedure For ED

I ve had ED for the past 5 years and I am thinking of having the pump implant procedure. I have tried pills, injections and the over the penis pump. They all either didn t work or did not sustain an erection for any length of time. What are the side effects to this procedure and the benefits?Thank You Mike
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

As inquired about advantage and disadvantages of pump implant in erectile dysfunction, please find details below. There are two types of pump implants

1. 2-piece inflatable
Advantages
Penis looks more natural in erect and flaccid states than the semirigid implant.
Easier to operate than the 3-piece implant.
No abdominal incision.

Disadvantages
Possibility of leakage or malfunction.

2. 3-piece inflatable
Advantages
Acts and feels more like a natural erection than other models.

Disadvantages
Requires more manual dexterity than other implants.
Chance of unintended erection, depending on the model.
Possibility of leakage or malfunction.
Most expensive type of implant.
Requires the most extensive surgery of all implants.
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Suggest The Pros & Cons Of Pump Implant Procedure For ED

Hi, Thanks for writing in. As inquired about advantage and disadvantages of pump implant in erectile dysfunction, please find details below. There are two types of pump implants 1. 2-piece inflatable Advantages Penis looks more natural in erect and flaccid states than the semirigid implant. Easier to operate than the 3-piece implant. No abdominal incision. Disadvantages Possibility of leakage or malfunction. 2. 3-piece inflatable Advantages Acts and feels more like a natural erection than other models. Disadvantages Requires more manual dexterity than other implants. Chance of unintended erection, depending on the model. Possibility of leakage or malfunction. Most expensive type of implant. Requires the most extensive surgery of all implants.