Urologists are an important part of the medical world. However, they cannot do everything. They identify problems with the genitals and their links to other diseases. But they are not professionals in everything related to their craft, and often have to depend on other practitioners to help them. This is especially true in the case of surgeries. So, for those of you wondering if your urologist can perform your surgery, the answer is yes, and no.
Choosing a Urologist
The basic job description of a urologist is to identify and often times cure ailments that affect the human genitals. They can treat man and woman. They are also qualified to perform more basic surgeries and operations on the genitals, like vasectomies, kidney stone removal, and urethrotomy. These are all relatively basic operations that they can perform on their own. But an implant is on another level.
An urologist “can” perform an implant, the same way you “can” fix the plumbing at your home. You may be able to do it, but with less finesse and you might even put other people in danger. And while a urologist might not be putting themselves in danger, they can put you in a lot of danger if the surgery is not successful.
Now, there are inherent risks of your urologist performing a penile implant unsuccessfully. However, it is not to say that there aren’t any benefits. When your urologist is performing a penile implant, they will be able to do the surgery within a week. The surgery will also relatively cost less, as it is the same person performing the checkup and surgery.
Choosing a Surgeon
There is nothing inherently wrong with getting a surgery from a urologist, but the risks of something going wrong increase tremendously. Not only does the risk of infection and device malfunction increase greatly, but the neural pathways and arteries in your penis can get damaged, leading to irreversible damage. And that’s where a surgeon comes in.
In the previously mentioned scenario of plumbing, surgeons are the plumbers that are better prepared and equipped to handle your plumbing problem. Surgeons have better training with implants, and more importantly, they have more experience with implants. And the more experience they have, the less likely it is that something will go wrong. It has less chance of infection, mechanical failure, and certainly of having irreversible damage when you choose an implant surgeon.
Of course, there are also certain downsides to getting a surgeon for your penile implant. Surgeons tend to be busy or may charge much higher than a regular urologist. They might even take a lot of time before they perform the surgery because of their busy schedules. But, for many, these problems are not really that big for as long as they are sure their surgery will be successful.
Conclusion
Of course, if your urologist has a degree or proper medical training to perform major surgeries, then there is no real problem with getting the surgery from a qualified urologist. That said, if you are looking for a checkup or a surgeon for you implant surgery, be sure to visit our website and learn more.