Replacing AMS Pump

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Geezer6
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Replacing AMS Pump

Postby Geezer6 » Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:23 pm

I have a question for anyone who has had to have a pump replacement. My AMS 700CX functions well but the pump is too high in the scrotum. It rests tightly against the base of the penis and causes significant irritation. The surgeon has suggested that the solution is to just replace the pump with a new one with longer leads.

This raises the question in my mind of balancing the discomfort I presently feel with that of going through with the replacement.

Can anyone tell me if the pump replacement is a fairly simple procedure, or if it is the equal of the original implantation? I am leery of the thought of swollen testicles for several weeks and the thought of further nerve damage (and recuperation time) if I go through with the replacement. I also would like to know if the replacement is done on an outpatient basis or does it require hospltalization and a general anesthetic?

Any information from those who have been through a pump replacement would be appreciated.

Thanks, Geezer6

Dave92014
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Location: San Diego, Ca.

Re: Replacing AMS Pump

Postby Dave92014 » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:14 pm

I haven't had that myself, but it is called a "revision". Put revision in the search box at the upper right of the page and you will find a lot of posts.

Dave
Implant surgery by Dr. John Greisman 10/31/2012 - Installed AMS CX700


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