Kenya—It’s a sigh of relief for men battling erectile dysfunction after Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) successfully performed a penile implant procedure to treat the condition, the first successful treatment in East and Central Africa.

The operation was performed on a man in his 40s who had struggled with impotence for several years and had attempted several treatments without success.

According to experts, erectile dysfunction or impotence is a taboo subject among many men though it is a common problem in Kenya.

While addressing journalists, Dr. Ahmed Yousef, a consultant urologist, and the lead surgeon, in this case, explained that the entire procedure took about an hour and involved implanting a prosthesis device in the penis.

“The advantage of this surgery is that the man can have intercourse anytime they like without using medication.”

He also highlighted that the tests conducted on the patient, including a penile doppler ultrasound, showed that he had been struggling with a “severe venous leakage” and that is why an implant was the ideal treatment for him.

“Through this procedure, his erectile dysfunction condition has been treated. If he had an issue with premature ejaculation, it will also be treated by this procedure,” he spoke.