[Experiences of patients with the semi-rigid Jonas penile prosthesis]

A questionnaire was used to investigate the results of the implant of a semirigid Jonas penile prosthesis in 75 men, operated at the department of Urology of the University Hospital Leiden. The results of 31 patients were available for analysis. Sexual intercourse was possible for 77% of patients. The length of the penis was satisfactory in 52%, the rigidity of the penis in 77%. In half the patients, the frequency and the quality of the intercourse was comparable with the period before the erectile dysfunction, in the other half of the cases, both positive and negative changes were mentioned. Orgasm was possible for 3/4 of patients. The overall satisfaction was 74%, in the partner group 65%. Of the patients 87% did not regret the operation. Several patients mentioned that the implant of the prosthesis did reinforce their self-confidence.