Peyronie’s Disease Operation Options Chart
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Plication
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Grafting
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Penile Prosthesis
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Surgical Technique
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Put stitches on the longer side of the penis to pull the penis to the middle |
Making incision on the short side of the penis and place a graft (either vein or other material) to match the long side |
Placement of a prosthesis to help erection and straighten the penis |
Penile Length
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Same as the length when stretched inthe flaccid state |
1/2 to 1 inch longer than the stretched penile length (depends on the amount of curve) |
About the same as stretched penile length |
Risk of Impotence After Surgery
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Very small |
From 10 to 50%, depending on penile circulation |
N/A |
Risk of Nerve Injury
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Small |
Moderate |
Small |
Operation Time
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1 Hour |
3-4 Hours |
1-3 Hours |
Anesthesia
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Local + sedation |
General or epidural |
General or epidural |
Hospital Stay
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Not necessary |
Overnight stay |
Outpatient/Overnight |
Return to Work
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1 Day |
2-3 Days |
1-4 Weeks (depending) |
Resume Sexual Intercourse
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5 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
5-6 Weeks |
Other Considerations
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Cannot correct indentation or hourglass deformity |
Second incision needed in some cases |
Severe penile shortening if the device gets infected. |
