Happiness Stick Surgery (Penis Prosthesis) Treatment

Happiness stick surgery is a treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction. This procedure uses a penile prosthesis, which is a device that is inserted into the penis. A penile prosthesis is a mechanism that is surgically placed and provides erection.

During surgery, the surgeon usually places two cylindrical prostheses at the base of the penis. Prostheses are made of a flexible material and replace the spongy rollers inside the penis. After the surgery, the patient can harden the prosthesis manually or by means of a pump in the body. Penile replacement surgery offers a more permanent solution to treating erectile dysfunction, unlike other methods. This treatment option may be considered for men who do not respond to medication or are unable to use other treatment options.

However, since penile prosthesis surgery is a surgical procedure, it has risks and potential complications. Complications such as infection, prosthesis-related problems, tissue damage, and problems with the prosthesis placement process may occur. The post-operative recovery process is also important, and it’s important to follow your surgeon’s instructions. Men experiencing erectile dysfunction should speak to a urologist to learn more about this treatment option and to determine if they are suitable.

How is Happiness Stick Surgery (Penis Prosthesis) Treatment Performed?

Happiness stick surgery is usually performed by a urologist and includes the following steps:

• Anesthesia: The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia so that the patient is asleep and does not feel any pain or discomfort. Rarely, local anesthesia or sedation may also be used.
• Making the incisions: The surgeon makes small incisions in the lower part of the penis or in the groin area. The incisions are tried to be hidden as much as possible in terms of visibility.
• Prosthesis insertion: The surgeon places cylindrical prostheses inside the penis. Usually two cylinders are used. The prostheses are made of a flexible material and are held in an extensible state. Prostheses replace the spongy cylinders of the penis and are used to provide erection.
• Pump and reservoir placement: The surgeon places a pump in the scrotum and a reservoir in the abdomen. The pump pumps the liquid used to harden from the reservoir to the cylinders.
• Closing the incisions: After the dentures are placed, the surgeon carefully closes the incisions. Sutures or surgical tapes may be used to support the healing process.

The duration of the operation usually varies between 1 and 2 hours. Patients usually have to stay in the hospital for a few days, and the recovery process usually takes a few weeks.

Post-operatively, your surgeon will give you post-operative care instructions. It is important to follow these instructions carefully. Some temporary side effects such as swelling, pain and bruising are normal in the postoperative period. In addition, it is important to follow your surgeon’s recommended hygiene practices to reduce the risk of post-operative infection. When the post-operative recovery is complete, the patient can achieve hardening at any time using the prosthesis. The patient can control the prosthesis manually or through a pump in the body.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuncay TAŞ

Urology Specialist

Istanbul/ TURKEY