Placing artificial cavernous body, 61-year-old patient regains ‘manliness’

On April 2, Doctor II Nguyen Tuan Dat, Head of the Department of Andrology, National Hospital 108, said that the patient had undergone radical prostatectomy due to cancer in 2025. The results of cancer treatment were positive, but he completely lost his erectile ability, and his quality of life decreased due to an incomplete sex life, which greatly affected his psychology.

The patient went to many places and tried different treatment methods but it was ineffective. After consultation, the patient decided to choose the surgical method of placing an artificial cavernous body. The surgery was successful, the patient recovered well, his condition was stable, and he was discharged from the hospital.

“Initial results show that the device works well, bringing confidence and hope to patients in reestablishing their personal lives,” said Dr. Dat.

The technique of placing an artificial cavernous body includes inserting into the body a device consisting of 3 parts: two cylinders placed in the cavernous body of the penis, a pump located in the scrotum and a bag containing the solution in the abdomen. When wanting to have sex, the patient only needs to control the device. This method does not affect pleasure or the ability to ejaculate if the testicles and vas deferens are still intact. With a small incision in the scrotum, the patient will almost not see any scars after surgery.

Currently, many patients have also chosen this technique to improve their sex life. Like a 62-year-old man from Hanoi, he completely lost his ability to have an erection – a common consequence after pelvic surgery. Surgery to place an artificial cavernous body has brought hope, helping patients improve their lives.

In particular, one of the typical cases is a 33-year-old young man who is impotent, cannot have sex and has no children after 2 years of marriage. After surgery to place an artificial cavernous body, the patient has had a fulfilling sex life and currently, the wife is pregnant.

“This is a special case where professionals like us feel our actions really bring meaning and happiness to the patient,” Dr. Dat shared.

Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. The disease affects more than 150 million men in the world, the causes are diseases such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, neurological diseases, drugs or trauma… Most men with erectile dysfunction are initially treated according to the drug regimen. About 20-30% of patients do not respond to medication and need other treatments.

Andrology experts recommend that men should not suffer in silence when experiencing erectile dysfunction problems, especially after surgical interventions. Early examination at reputable specialized facilities will help patients receive advice in the right direction and choose appropriate treatment methods, thereby improving their quality of life.