I suffer from Peyronies and ED. I am scheduled to have surgery to straighten the bend and have an implant placed on 15 Dec 2016 by Dr Arthur Burnett of Johns Hopkins Urology. I am scared by both the necessity of surgery and the proposed surgery. I guess that I basically mean I am very apprehensive.
For me, this has been a ride of 5-6 years that started with BPH, a lazer PVP which left me incontinent, and a stricture as a result which required surgery. One urologist had tried to open the stricture with the big metal rod, and I wound up with a hinge effect a few days after that and Peyronies since that time. I think the ED is more psychological than anything, but sometimes, it is like trying to push a car with a rope... Dr Burnett did the stricture surgery, and then a surgery to implant an artificial urinary sphincter. Now, it appears that more is required.
Who else has traveled this path, and what can I expect or look forward (?you know what I mean?) to with the surgery, recovery, and future results.
Several on the forum have had implants and are very happy with them. But these were done by very well known and competent doctors in this field. I for one am not familiar with Dr. Burnett.
On our forum you will find 6 pages if you will search for "implant"
A search for "Burnett" gives 9 posts
I am proposing you to check at FT, a serious website dealing with ED, you may find much more information regarding Dr. Burnett in my opinion
James
After much deliberation, I am backing off the surgery for the time being. I met with my regular urologist and we decided to give the Xiaflex injections a try before making the last resort to surgery. Thanks for all of the insight and advice. I will let you all know how it goes from here.
You say that you have ED? Have you been informed as to the cause of that?
If the cause is venous leakage, Xiaflex will not help. It may be why you were recommended to have an implant.
Definitely "measure twice, cut once." If you decide to go the implant route, it's crucial you get a top-notch, very experienced surgeon. Just because a urologist is a surgeon doesn't mean he/she is among the best in the field, and this is a case where those with the most experience get the best results.
There are a handful of docs who are high volume, with extremely low rates of infection, high patient satisfaction, etc. Names like Kramer, Eid, and a few others. If it were me, I would only do it with one of the "rock star" docs, as you've only got one chance at a perfect procedure the first time.
Best of luck,
Nemo
I suffered from ED and a big curve to the left which made intercourse difficult if not impossible.
I met with Dr. Burnett several times and I had surgery scheduled with him, but I decided to go with a surgeon that had more surgeries, as I thought more is better.
I saw a Dr. James Smolev with Chesapeake Urology. He did my surgery and I have been pleased with the outcome. Dr. Smolev also did testosterone testing and found that some of my ED was caused by low testosterone! I am one year after my surgery and my erections are harder than ever, my penis has a slight curve upwards which reminds me of my youth.
My penis is smaller than it was, but I have been learning to accept that. It has been a difficult surgery to have, in that it was very private and I had to suffer without sympathy from others. LOL, it's not like there is a penis support system, like women have for their breasts. Although, this site has offered me some help.
Feel free to contact me should you have any other questions.