Penile Implants Turkey

What is a Penile Implant?

A penile implant (penile prosthesis) is a surgically placed medical device that allows men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to achieve a reliable, natural-feeling erection on demand. When oral medications (sildenafil, tadalafil), intracavernosal injections, vacuum devices or shockwave therapy have not provided satisfactory or consistent results, a penile implant offers a permanent, highly satisfying long-term solution.

Penile implant surgery in Turkey at Andro Expertise is performed exclusively by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zülfü Sertkaya — Europe's highest-volume penile prosthesis surgeon — at Biruni University Hospital, Istanbul, using the same internationally certified implant systems available in the UK, Germany and USA.

Types of Penile Implants Available in Turkey

Three-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

The gold standard penile implant. Consists of two inflatable cylinders placed within the erection chambers of the penis, a fluid reservoir implanted in the lower abdomen (or scrotum in a two-piece variant), and a concealed control pump in the scrotum. To achieve an erection, the patient squeezes the pump, transferring fluid into the cylinders. To deflate, the release valve is pressed. This provides the most natural appearance — both when erect and flaccid — and the highest patient satisfaction rates.

Available systems:

• Coloplast Titan Touch — the market-leading inflatable prosthesis. Hydrophilic coating absorbs antibiotics, reducing infection risk. Bioflex cylinders provide excellent rigidity and natural feel.
• Boston Scientific AMS 700CX — renowned for durability and the TENACIO™ pump system. InhibiZone antibiotic coating for infection resistance.
• Rigicon Trium — latest-generation inflatable prosthesis with advanced cylinder technology and competitive girth expansion.

Semi-Rigid (Malleable) Penile Prosthesis

A simpler two-piece implant consisting of two flexible rods placed inside the erection chambers. The penis is manually positioned when an erection is desired and bent downward for concealment. Suitable for patients who prefer mechanical simplicity, have limited dexterity, or for whom an inflatable system is contraindicated.

Available system: Coloplast Genesis — featuring the same hydrophilic antibiotic-absorbing coating as the Titan, offering excellent infection protection with a straightforward mechanism.

The Non-Touch Technique — Why It Matters

Dr. Sertkaya employs the Non-Touch Technique in every penile prosthesis procedure. This advanced surgical protocol ensures the implant device never makes direct contact with the surgeon's gloved hands or any potentially contaminated surface during implantation.

• Infection rate consistently below 1% — the global benchmark is 1–3%
• Sterile cover maintained on the prosthesis from packaging to final positioning
• Closed-system preparation and delivery
• Specialised instruments for contactless cylinder insertion
• Faster healing, longer prosthesis lifespan, superior long-term outcomes

Treatment Plan — 6 Days in Istanbul

Day 1 — Arrival: VIP airport pickup, hotel check-in, welcome briefing from patient coordinator.
Day 2 — Pre-op Day: Clinic consultation with Dr. Sertkaya, blood tests, ECG, review of implant options and final consent.
Day 3 — Surgery Day: Admitted to Biruni University Hospital at 06:00. Surgery commences 08:00, duration approximately 1.5 hours under general or spinal anaesthesia. Monitoring and overnight hospital stay.
Day 4 — Post-op Review: Dr. Sertkaya conducts morning ward round, wound inspection, post-operative briefing. Transfer to hotel if stable.
Day 5 — Recovery: Hotel rest. Medications and care kit provided. Coordinator available for any questions.
Day 6 — Discharge: Final clinic review by Dr. Sertkaya. Cleared for travel. Return transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Who is a Candidate for Penile Implant Surgery?

• Men with erectile dysfunction that has not responded adequately to oral medications (PDE5 inhibitors)
• Men for whom oral medications are contraindicated (e.g., those taking nitrates for heart disease)
• Men with ED caused by radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy or severe vascular disease
• Men with Peyronie's disease accompanied by ED (combined implant + curvature correction)
• Men with severe penile fibrosis or other structural conditions preventing non-surgical ED treatment

Patient Satisfaction — The Evidence

Penile prosthesis surgery has the highest long-term patient and partner satisfaction rate of all ED treatments — consistently above 90% in published research. Most patients describe a significant improvement in quality of life, relationship satisfaction and psychological wellbeing following surgery.