Dr. Gabriele Antonini, an internationally renowned urologist and andrologist, recently participated in a significant surgical training held in Istanbul at the esteemed BHT Clinic, a center of excellence in urological surgery. Alongside his Turkish colleagues, Dr. Yasar Basaga and Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya, Dr. Antonini performed multiple implantations of hydraulic penile prostheses, utilizing the infrapubic approach—a technique increasingly lauded for its clinical and functional advantages.
The hydraulic penile prosthesis constitutes a definitive and highly effective solution for patients suffering from erectile dysfunction unresponsive to conventional pharmacological treatments. Among its most noteworthy benefits is the possibility for the patient to resume usage of the device just seven days post-surgery, thanks to the absence of scrotal incisions, which significantly reduces postoperative discomfort and facilitates early, autonomous rehabilitation.
The infrapubic approach also ensures excellent aesthetic outcomes, offering both discretion and enhanced comfort. This training session represented not only an opportunity for professional enrichment and international collaboration but also the commencement of a new chapter in the educational and clinical journey of the Antonini Urology team.
Istanbul is increasingly affirming itself as the “second home” of Antonini Urology, serving as an international beacon for penile prosthetic surgery and male sexual health. The objective remains clear: to provide patients with the most innovative, safe, and effective techniques to enhance quality of life and sexual well-being.