Today we will address a sensitive topic that men often feel afraid to talk about. We will be talking about the very common condition of erectile dysfunction. 

We are honored to have Dr. Dean Knoll joining us on the show. Dr. Knoll is a urologist and an expert in men’s sexual health. In this episode, he talks about a very viable and satisfactory option for men when more conservative options are no longer working. 

Dr. Dean Knoll is a board-certified urologist, currently practicing at Urology Associates PC in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Knoll is a frequent contributor to the medical press and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has delivered numerous lectures and operated both nationally and internationally. Dr. Knoll has been a principal investigator in over 110 basic science and clinical trials of new devices and pharmacotherapies for various urology conditions. These include new devices and pharmacotherapies for the diagnosis and treatment of male erectile dysfunction, male and female urinary incontinence, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. To date, he is recognized as one of the leading penile prosthetic surgeons in the world. 

Stay tuned to find out all you need to know about the penile prosthesis as a viable option for men with erectile dysfunction when conservative options fail to work.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Knoll explains some of the common causes of erectile dysfunction.
• Dr. Knoll reviews the various conservative options for erectile dysfunction and how they work.
• Dr. Knoll discusses some of the different penile prostheses available on the market for patients.
• Dr. Knoll explains how he counsels and educates his patients.
• What the various penile implants involve, and how long it takes to recover.
• Dr. Knoll talks about whether penile implants typically are covered by insurance.
• What Dr. Knoll discusses with men and tells them to be aware of before undergoing the penile prosthesis.
• Penile implants carry the highest patient and partner satisfaction rate of any treatment option for erection changes.

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