Surgical treatment of impotence in the male. An 18-year experience with 250 penile implants.

We have treated more than 250 cases of impotence by inserting a penile rod. The implant has been modified intermittently, and it currently consists of a two-piece rod with a Y-shaped proximal portion to provide greater stability. Most of the patients we treated have been satisfied with the results of the surgery, and would have it repeated. Therefore, we feel that this prosthesis is an excellent one for treating male impotence.