Penile Prosthesis Surgery in Turkey: The Definitive Solution in Istanbul
By Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya's Team · 7 min read
Summary: Penile prosthesis surgery in Turkey offers a permanent and definitive solution for erectile dysfunction. Thanks to high-standard hospitals and specialist urologists in Istanbul, FDA-approved implants identical in quality to those in Europe and the USA are applied at much more accessible costs.
A Permanent Solution for Erectile Dysfunction: Penile Prosthesis
Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition affecting millions of men worldwide. In cases where drug therapies (PDE5 inhibitors), shock wave therapy (ESWT), or injection methods are insufficient, penile prosthesis surgery is considered the gold standard.
Today, international urology guidelines (EAU and AUA) recommend penile prosthesis implantation as the treatment option with the highest patient and partner satisfaction for patients who do not respond to or cannot tolerate other treatments.
Why Are Turkey and Istanbul Preferred for Penile Implants?
In recent years, there has been a massive increase in the number of international and local patients wishing to undergo penile prosthesis surgery in Turkey. Istanbul has become one of the world's leading medical tourism centers in this field. The main reasons for this are based on scientific data:
- High Surgical Experience: Urologists in Turkey receive training to European Association of Urology (EAU) standards and have serious experience due to the high number of cases. Experts like Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya perform hundreds of implantations a year, achieving infection rates below 1%.
- Cost Advantage: The costs of penile implants in Turkey are 40-70% lower compared to countries like the USA and the UK. The devices used (Coloplast Titan, Boston Scientific AMS 700) are globally accepted, FDA-approved, and exactly the same brands.
- "Non-Touch" Technique: With the Non-Touch technique applied in top-tier clinics in Istanbul, the prosthesis is placed without touching the surgeon's hand or the skin. This scientific approach dramatically reduces the risk of prosthesis infection.
Recovery and Satisfaction After Penile Prosthesis Surgery
According to scientific research, the satisfaction rate of patients and their partners who undergo three-piece inflatable penile prosthesis surgery is over 90%. The operation takes about 1.5 hours and usually requires a 1-night hospital stay.
After the surgery, patients stay in Istanbul for an average of 5-6 days and can then return home. The time to return to sexual activity is on average 4 to 6 weeks. The prosthesis does not affect urination or ejaculation; it provides an erection that feels completely natural and is activated only when desired.