Abstract: The present invention teaches a surgical appliance for stimulating an erection of the male genital organ by creating a high vacuum around the male genital organ. The surgical appliance includes a vacuum housing for receiving the male penis therein and is provided with a seal at the base thereof. A pump housing is connected to the vacuum housing and is provided with a high vacuum pump therein. An activating lever is provided along one side of the housing to enable the appliance to be operated with one hand. In the preferred mode of operation, a constriction ring is cooperable with the surgical appliance to maintain an erection after it is achieved.