The Rigicon penile implant in Turkey, specifically the Infla10™ three-piece inflatable prosthesis, has become one of the most requested devices at our Istanbul practice. Engineered by urological surgeons to solve the long-standing limitations of first-generation implants, the Infla10™ introduces two proprietary innovations, InfiniSize™ intraoperative girth adjustment and the HydroFlex™ antibiotic coating, that make it uniquely suited to patients seeking both natural outcomes and low infection risk. This guide explains how the system works, who it suits, what recovery looks like, and why so many international patients now travel to Turkey for the procedure.
Why Choose Turkey for a Rigicon Penile Implant?
Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, has developed into one of the world's leading destinations for penile prosthesis surgery over the last decade. The combination of specialised high-volume surgeons, JCI-accredited hospitals, and transparent pricing that is a fraction of Western Europe and North America has made a Rigicon penile implant in Turkey a serious option for men who would otherwise face long waiting lists, restrictive insurance criteria, or prohibitive private surgery costs at home.
Specialist Volume
Outcomes correlate directly with surgeon volume. Assoc. Prof. Tuncay Taş performs penile prosthesis implantation exclusively, over 400 procedures each year, placing him among the highest-volume IPP surgeons in Europe. Complication rates and revision rates fall dramatically at this level of experience.
Transparent Package Pricing
Our Istanbul packages include the device, surgeon fee, anaesthesia, hospital stay, follow-up consultations, and airport transfers in a single quoted figure, no add-ons on discharge. Total cost is typically 55–70% lower than comparable private surgery in the UK, US, or Germany.
Direct Access to Multiple Platforms
Dr Taş is certified on the Rigicon Infla10™, AMS 700™ and Titan® platforms. Because his practice is not tied to a single manufacturer, the device is chosen for your anatomy and history, not for commercial reasons.
Who Is Rigicon?
Rigicon was founded by a group of specialised urological surgeons who identified unmet needs in penile prosthetics and set out to solve them from the ground up. Rather than adapting existing platforms, the company engineered the Infla10™ as a purpose-built system, with direct surgeon input at every design stage. That surgical-first philosophy is reflected in the device's cylinder geometry, pump ergonomics, and coating chemistry, each detail refined to improve real-world clinical outcomes rather than marketing claims.
In Turkey, the Rigicon Infla10™ carries the CE mark and is available through our Istanbul practice as a fully supported treatment pathway.
How the Rigicon Infla10™ System Works
Like all three-piece inflatable penile prostheses, the Rigicon Infla10™ relies on three interconnected components working together to produce a controllable, on-demand erection with a natural flaccid appearance when deflated:
1. Dual-Chamber Cylinders
Two silicone cylinders are placed within the corpora cavernosa, the natural erectile chambers of the penis. When fluid is pumped in, the cylinders expand uniformly from base to tip, producing consistent girth and reliable rigidity. The elastomer is engineered to tolerate decades of inflation–deflation cycles without fatigue.
2. Low-Profile Reservoir
A fluid-filled reservoir is positioned in the space of Retzius in the lower abdomen. The Infla10™ reservoir is available in multiple fill volumes and uses a low-profile silhouette that minimises palpability, an important consideration for patients who have had prior pelvic surgery or a radical prostatectomy.
3. XPUMP™ Scrotal Pump
The XPUMP™ sits in the scrotum. Its large, ergonomically shaped button is easy to locate and operate, including for patients with reduced manual dexterity, and a lock-out valve prevents accidental auto-inflation between uses. Deflation requires only a single press of the release valve.
InfiniSize™: Intraoperative Girth Adjustment
The InfiniSize™ system is the single feature that most distinguishes the Rigicon penile implant from other three-piece IPPs. Traditional cylinders expand to a fixed maximum diameter set at manufacture. InfiniSize™ allows the surgeon to fine-tune the final inflated girth on the operating table by adjusting the cylinder's outer sleeve, a level of customisation not available in conventional devices.
- Intraoperative girth adjustment without changing cylinder model
- Reduces the number of cylinder sizes required in theatre
- Consistent expansion from proximal to distal end
- Compatible with standard rear tip extenders (RTEs) for precise length
- Particularly useful in revision cases where corporal tissue has changed
HydroFlex™: Hydrophilic Antibiotic Coating
Prosthetic infection is the most serious complication after IPP surgery, and preventing it is a priority at every stage of the procedure. The Rigicon Infla10™ is coated with HydroFlex™, a hydrophilic surface that absorbs an antibiotic solution when soaked by the surgeon before implantation. Once inside the body, the coating releases antibiotics locally at the device surface, creating an antimicrobial barrier exactly where bacteria are most likely to colonise.
Together with strict "no-touch" surgical technique and pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis, the HydroFlex™ coating helps keep device infection rates below 1% in high-volume centres.
Rigicon Infla10™ vs AMS 700™ vs Titan®: Which Is Right for You?
All three platforms are three-piece inflatable systems with strong long-term data. The right choice depends on anatomical considerations, prior surgical history, and individual goals. A brief comparison:
Rigicon Infla10™
Best for: patients prioritising girth outcomes, revision cases, and men with larger corpora.
Distinctive feature: InfiniSize™ intraoperative girth adjustment + HydroFlex™ coating.
AMS 700™
Best for: patients who value the longest post-market safety record.
Distinctive feature: InhibiZone® dual-antibiotic coating and industry-standard MS Pump™.
Read the full AMS penile implant turkey guide for a detailed overview.
Coloplast Titan®
Best for: patients wanting the softest flaccid state and Bioflex® tensile strength.
Distinctive feature: Bioflex® material and one-touch release pump.
No single device is universally superior. In our Istanbul practice, the platform is selected collaboratively during your consultation, the same surgeon implants all three, so there is no bias toward one brand.
Rigicon Penile Implant Before and After Results
Real clinical outcomes from Assoc. Prof. Tuncay Taş's Istanbul practice. Hover or tap to view each image, click to enlarge, or see the full penile implant before after gallery for additional cases.
All clinical photographs are shared with full patient consent.
Who Is a Candidate for the Rigicon Penile Implant?
The Rigicon Infla10™ is indicated for men with erectile dysfunction that has not responded adequately to oral PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil), vacuum erection devices, or intracavernosal/intraurethral therapy. Typical underlying conditions include:
- Vascular ED, arterial or venous insufficiency causing unreliable erections
- Diabetic ED, type 1 or type 2 diabetes with poor response to oral medication
- Post-radical prostatectomy ED, persistent erectile failure after prostate cancer surgery
- Peyronie's disease with ED, the implant can straighten curvature and restore function in one operation
- Post-priapism fibrosis, corporal scarring preventing natural erection
- Refractory psychogenic ED, select cases where conservative options are exhausted
Rigicon Penile Implant Cost in Turkey
Cost is one of the most common reasons international patients choose a Rigicon penile implant in Turkey. Our Istanbul package includes the device, surgeon fee, anaesthesia, hospital stay, transfers, and post-operative follow-up. The figure quoted at consultation is the total figure, there are no separate charges added at discharge.
For an accurate personalised quotation covering the exact device, cylinder length, hospital stay, and package inclusions, please request a consultation, pricing is confirmed in writing before you travel.
The Istanbul Patient Journey: Step by Step
Our international patient pathway is designed to be clear, short, and stress-free from the first message to the final follow-up.
Step 1: Remote Consultation
You send a short medical history and any previous investigations. Dr Taş reviews everything personally and offers an initial video consultation to confirm candidacy, discuss device options, and provide a written quotation.
Step 2: Arrival in Istanbul
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your accommodation. On the day before surgery you attend a full in-person consultation, blood work, and a pre-anaesthesia review.
Step 3: Surgery Day
Surgery takes 60–90 minutes under general or spinal anaesthesia through a discreet penoscrotal or infrapubic incision. Most patients are discharged within 24 hours and ready to fly home 5–7 days later.
Recovery Timeline: What to Expect
Immediate Recovery
Some swelling and mild-to-moderate discomfort, controlled with simple analgesia. The pump is left inflated for the first 24 hours to reduce haematoma risk, then cycled daily according to Dr Taş's instructions.
Return to Office Work
Sedentary work and light activity resumed. Daily gentle pump cycling continues. No cycling, gym, or heavy lifting yet.
Driving and Light Exercise
Most patients resume driving and low-impact exercise. Wound is typically fully healed by this point.
Sexual Activity
Sexual activity resumes once Dr Taş confirms healing at the final follow-up. Full softening and the "natural feel" of the device continue to improve over the first three to six months.
Surgeon Experience: the Most Important Variable
Choosing a penile implant Turkey provider, whether the device is Rigicon, AMS, or Titan, ultimately comes down to one variable more than any other: the volume and experience of the implanting surgeon. Peer-reviewed data consistently shows that complication and revision rates are significantly lower when surgery is performed by high-volume implanters (30+ procedures/year). Assoc. Prof. Tuncay Taş performs penile prosthesis surgery exclusively, at a volume exceeding 400 cases per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rigicon penile implant available in Turkey?
Yes. The Rigicon Infla10™ carries the CE mark and is fully available through our Istanbul practice. All three platforms, Rigicon, AMS 700™ and Titan®, can be selected during your consultation.
How long does the whole trip to Istanbul take?
Most international patients plan a 6–8 night stay: pre-operative consultation on day 1, surgery on day 2, discharge on day 3, and 3–5 days of light recovery before flying home. All accommodation, transfers, and follow-up are coordinated by our team.
Is the implant visible or noticeable to a partner?
No. The entire device is internal, cylinders in the penis, reservoir in the abdomen, pump in the scrotum. When deflated, the penis looks natural. When inflated, the erection is firm, reliable, and used exactly like a natural erection.
How long does the Rigicon Infla10 last?
Contemporary three-piece IPPs, including the Infla10™, are engineered for long-term durability. Peer-reviewed 10-year mechanical survival is typically reported above 80%, with many patients still using their original device 15+ years after implantation.
Will I still ejaculate and orgasm normally?
Sensation, orgasm, and, where preserved before surgery, ejaculation are unchanged by penile prosthesis surgery. The device restores the mechanical ability to have an erection; it does not affect nerve function or hormonal pathways.
What happens if I have Peyronie's disease?
Peyronie's disease with ED is one of the strongest indications for a Rigicon penile implant. The prosthesis straightens the penis at the same time as restoring function. In many cases, no separate curvature-correction procedure is required. For patients whose curvature is not associated with erectile dysfunction, dedicated Penile Curvature Surgery Turkey may be a more appropriate option.
How is the Rigicon implant different from AMS 700™ or Titan®?
All three are excellent three-piece systems. The Rigicon Infla10™ is uniquely defined by InfiniSize™ intraoperative girth adjustment and the HydroFlex™ antibiotic coating. AMS 700™ has the longest track record and InhibiZone® coating. Titan® uses Bioflex® material with a softer flaccid state. During consultation, Dr Taş recommends the platform best suited to your anatomy and goals.
Ready to Discuss a Rigicon Penile Implant in Turkey?
Book a confidential video consultation with Assoc. Prof. Tuncay Taş. You will receive a full clinical assessment, an honest comparison of Rigicon, AMS 700™ and Titan®, and a transparent Istanbul package quotation, before you commit to travelling.
