Penile Prosthesis Implantation Cost in India

The cost of penile prosthesis implantation in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

A penile prosthesis (penile implant) is a device placed inside the penis to allow an erection. It is a treatment for erectile dysfunction. The cost usually depends on:

• Type of implant: inflatable or malleable (semi-rigid).
• Implant model: the device is a large part of the cost.
• Hospital stay: often one night.
• Follow-up: including training to use the device.

Implant costs can vary widely. Ask whether the quote includes the device itself.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust explains that a penile prosthesis is usually considered when other treatments for erectile dysfunction, such as tablets, injections or vacuum devices, have not worked or are not suitable.

The leaflet notes that natural erections are no longer possible after the implant is placed, so this decision needs careful discussion.

According to The Christie leaflet, an inflatable prosthesis has:

• Two cylinders: placed inside the penis.
• A reservoir: holding fluid, placed in the lower abdomen.
• A pump: placed in the scrotum.

Squeezing the pump moves fluid into the cylinders to create an erection. A release valve returns the fluid to the reservoir.

The Christie leaflet describes a typical one-night stay. Training to inflate the device usually starts at around 2 to 3 weeks, and sexual activity is usually possible after a review at about 6 weeks.

Risks reported in the leaflet include:

• Infection: about 1 in 100, rising to about 1 in 10 in men with diabetes or having revision surgery.
• Mechanical failure: about 1 in 20 within 10 years.
• Erosion of the device: between 1 in 20 and 1 in 50.
• Change in penile length: the penis may feel shorter.