AMS 700 Penile Implant

The AMS 700 penile implant or penile prosthesis is an option for patients with erectile dysfunction who have not seen results from medication, penile injections, or other non-surgical ED treatment options. The AMS 700 is the most widely implanted penile prosthesis on the market and has been used for more than 50 years! The device is designed to mimic a natural erection in both look and feel. It also offers a discreet and refined deflation solution to maintain a natural appearance when flaccid.

The implant comprises three parts, including a pair of cylinders implanted within the penile shaft. These cylinders are implanted inside the corpora cavernosa, which contain a spongy tissue that fills with blood during a natural erection. A pump discreetly implanted within the scrotum draws saline from a reservoir implanted in the pelvis, inflating the penile cylinders and generating the erection. The erection stays hard until a button on the scrotal pump allows the prosthesis to be deflated on demand.

Other Implant Options

Boston Scientific also offers a semi-rigid / malleable penile prosthesis, TactraTM, which may suit patients with unique situations, such as manual dexterity issues. Learn more about a malleable penile prosthesis.

Reasons to Consider an AMS 700 Penile Implant:

The Boston Scientific penile prosthesis is the only device on the market that is impregnated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection after surgery. However, the Boston Scientific device is also available without antibiotics for patients who may be allergic to the antibiotics used.
The LGX model is the only penile implant in the US that can expand girth up to 20mm and increase length by up to 25% to address the common concern of loss of penile length in men with ED.
All AMS 700 cylinder models expand in girth to maximize rigidity through the duration of the erection. offer expansion that maximizes rigidity during an erection and achieves optimal girth.
The AMS 700 is rigid when inflated yet soft when deflated, allowing for a natural appearance when erect and flaccid.
Boston Scientific recently released a new-generation pump, TenacioTM

You may consider including one/both of these stats:

In a survey of 80 patients who received a Boston Scientific AMS 700 penile implant, 97% would recommend a penile implant to a friend.
In a survey of 194 patients who received an AMS 700 penile implant, 95% of patients reported they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their sexual activity.

Georgia Urology’s AMS 700 Center of Excellence Surgeons

Akash Kapadia, MD

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Charles Kaplan, MD

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Michael Kemper, MD

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Brent A. Sharpe, MD

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Boston Scientific offers a Center of Excellence designation to prosthetic urologists who have demonstrated significant implant experience through procedural volume and exceptional competence by providing superior surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Only a few urologic surgeons throughout the US are designated AMS 700 Centers of Excellence.

How Penile Implant Surgery Works:

Penile implant surgery is performed on an outpatient basis at one of our affiliated hospitals or surgery centers in the Atlanta area. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and generally takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. There are two options for accessing the surgical area – either through a small incision in the scrotum or one above the pubic bone.

During this surgery, two cylinders are implanted into the body’s natural ‘corpora cavernosa’. The corpora are the erectile bodies located in the shaft of the penis that engorge with blood to create a natural erection. Once the cylinders are placed, they are connected to a pump in the scrotum, which draws saline from a reservoir implanted deep in the pelvis.

Most patients can return to light activity within a few days. During recovery, patients will be given detailed instructions to help with recovery and should be able to return to sexual intercourse within four to six weeks.

The risks of penile implant surgery are typical for any surgical procedure. The most concerning complication is infection, but the AMS 700’s built-in antibiotic protection reduces this risk. Patients typically experience some bruising and soreness for several days after surgery. As with any medical device, mechanical failure is a possibility; however, penile implants have been in clinical use for over 50 years, and modern-generation penile implants are very reliable, allowing most patients to enjoy them for a decade or more.