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Penile Prosthesis Placement

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms at side on armboards
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Post-op Pain : Moderate (4-6)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : Pudendal
Considerations : PONV

Anesthetic Approaches

1GETT, Nerve Block
2GLMA, Nerve Block
3Spinal, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

Prep and drape - alcohol or chlorhexidine-based prep from umbilicus to mid-thigh, then a barrier drape cut to expose only penis and scrotum. Implant surgeons use a no-touch technique and often double...

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