Caverno Saphemous Shunt for Priapism Treatment in Turkey
About Caverno Saphemous Shunt for Priapism
Key Highlights
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Effective emergency treatment for refractory ischemic priapism.Helps prevent permanent erectile dysfunction by restoring penile blood flow.Performed under anesthesia to ensure patient comfort.Aims to preserve long-term penile function and structure.
Who is this surgery for?
- Ischemic (low-flow) priapism lasting more than 4-6 hours.
- Failure of first-line treatments like corporal aspiration or intracavernosal phenylephrine injections.
- Severe, painful erection causing significant patient distress.
- Risk of impending tissue necrosis and permanent erectile damage.
How to prepare
- Emergency assessment including patient history and physical exam.
- Diagnostic confirmation with penile blood gas analysis showing acidosis and hypoxia.
- Informed consent discussion detailing risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Pre-operative blood tests and possible imaging.
- Administration of appropriate anesthesia (regional or general).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Injury to surrounding nerves or structures.
- Persistent or recurrent priapism.
- Erectile dysfunction post-procedure.
- Penile deformity or shortening.
- Skin necrosis or poor wound healing.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-op monitoring for pain, bleeding, and circulation.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Keeping the surgical site clean and dry as per instructions.
- Avoiding strenuous activity and sexual intercourse for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and penile function.
- Possible referral for erectile dysfunction management if needed.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering caverno saphemous shunt for priapism in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for caverno saphemous shunt for priapism in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform caverno saphemous shunt for priapism. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for caverno saphemous shunt for priapism compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Caverno Saphemous Shunt for Priapism in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing caverno saphemous shunt for priapism.
Instabul, Turkey
150 Doctors
Navya Williams, a 28-year-old graphic designer...
Navya Williams, a 28-year-old graphic designer and avid cyclist, had been managing sickle cell disease her entire life. She presented to the emergency department after 14 hours of a painful, rigid erection that began after a long weekend bike ride. This was her third episode of priapism in two years, but the previous ones had resolved with ice packs and oral medications. This time, nothing worked. The on-call urologist, Dr. Evans, explained that her sickle cells were blocking blood drainage from her penis, causing ischemic tissue damage. After failed aspiration and irrigation, he recommended an immediate caverno-saphenous shunt to create a new drainage pathway and save erectile function. Navya was terrified of permanent impotence but consented. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Evans connected a vein from her leg (the saphenous vein) to the swollen chambers in her penis. The surgery was successful, and the erection subsided. Recovery involved a week of bed rest with her leg elevated, significant penile bruising, and pain management. While she regained the ability to have erections with medication, they were not as firm as before. Emotionally, Navya cycled from acute fear and embarrassment to relief that the pain was gone, then to grief for the partial loss of a core part of her intimacy. With counseling and her partner's support, she is adapting, focusing on the fact that the procedure saved her from complete erectile dysfunction and chronic pain.
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