Male genital surgery covers procedures that restore function or appearance: testicular implants after loss of a testicle, penile implants for erectile dysfunction not helped by medicines, circumcision for phimosis or personal reasons, and penile girth enlargement or lengthening for men concerned about size. Most are day-care procedures following a confidential consultation.
- AnaesthesiaLocal, spinal or general anaesthesia
- DurationUsually under 1 to 2 hours
- Hospital stayUsually day care
- Back to routineUsually a few days to 1 week
About Male Genital Surgery
Testicular implants are silicone prostheses that restore the look and feel of the scrotum after a testicle is lost to cancer, torsion, injury or an undescended testis. Penile implants, malleable or inflatable, are placed inside the penis to allow erections when erectile dysfunction has not responded to other treatment.
Circumcision removes the foreskin to treat a tight or trapped foreskin and recurrent infection, and revision surgery can correct a previous circumcision or scrotal webbing.
Penile girth enlargement uses the patient's own fat to add thickness, and penile lengthening releases the suspensory ligament to increase mainly flaccid length. Results of enhancement surgery vary and are not fully predictable, so careful counselling is part of every consultation with Dr. N. Jithendran in Bengaluru.
Procedures in male genital surgery
Testicular Implants (Testicular Prosthesis)
A testicular implant is a soft silicone prosthesis placed in the scrotum to replace a missing testicle. It restores the natural look, size and feel…
Read more →Penile Implants (Penile Prosthesis)
A penile implant, or penile prosthesis, is a device placed inside the erection chambers of the penis to treat erectile dysfunction that has not…
Read more →Circumcision
Circumcision is surgical removal of the foreskin covering the head of the penis. It treats a tight foreskin (phimosis), a foreskin trapped behind the…
Read more →Penile Girth Enlargement
Penile girth enlargement is a cosmetic procedure that increases the thickness of the penis by transferring the patient's own fat, taken from the…
Read more →Penile Lengthening Surgery
Penile lengthening surgery increases the visible length of the penis, mainly in the flaccid state, by releasing the suspensory ligament that anchors…
Read more →Who can benefit?
- Men who have lost a testicle or were born without one
- Men with erectile dysfunction not helped by medicines
- Men with phimosis, paraphimosis or recurrent foreskin infection
- Healthy men concerned about penile size, with realistic expectations
- Men needing revision of previous genital surgery
How Dr. Jithendran approaches treatment
- Confidential consultation, examination and tests
- Stop smoking and alcohol and avoid blood-thinning medicines as advised
- Local, spinal or general anaesthesia depending on the procedure
- Most procedures take under one to two hours
- Usually day care, sometimes with an overnight stay
What is recovery like?
- Most men return to work within a few days to a week
- Pain and swelling are managed with medicines and typically ease over 1 to 2 weeks
- Sexual activity is usually avoided for about 3 to 6 weeks depending on the procedure
- Strenuous exercise is avoided for several weeks
- Follow-up visits monitor healing and results
What are the risks?
- Bleeding, swelling and infection
- Scarring or altered sensation
- Implant movement, mechanical failure or exposure
- Results less than expected after enhancement procedures
- Possible need for further surgery
Why choose Dr. Jithendran?
- Dual training in orthopaedics (MS) and plastic surgery (MCh, DNB), with hand and microsurgery experience from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
- Consults at five hospitals across Bengaluru, with 24×7 availability for emergencies
- Clear explanations in English, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, and time to answer every question
- Strict sterilisation and patient-privacy standards
Frequently asked questions
Are consultations confidential?
Yes. Consultations, examinations and treatment are private, and nothing is shared without your consent. You can discuss concerns about function, appearance or size openly with the surgeon, without judgement or pressure to proceed.
When is a penile implant recommended?
A penile implant is considered when erectile dysfunction has a clear medical cause and has not responded to lifestyle changes, tablets or injections. It is hidden inside the body and allows an erection when desired.
Do testicular implants restore function?
No. Testicular implants restore appearance and feel but do not produce hormones or sperm. If one healthy testicle remains, it usually maintains normal hormone levels and fertility on its own.
Are penile enlargement results predictable?
Not fully. Girth enlargement uses fat, some of which is reabsorbed, and lengthening mainly increases flaccid length by a variable amount. Your surgeon will discuss realistic expectations before any decision.
How long is recovery after male genital surgery?
Most men return to work within a few days to a week. Sexual activity is usually avoided for about 3 to 6 weeks depending on the procedure, and strenuous exercise for several weeks.
