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Surgical
Correction
for Penis Curvature
Surgical correction of the Peyronie's disease
(Penis Curvature) is required when the curvature makes sexual
intercourse uncomfortable or impossible. Some men want correction
due to psychological distress. Peyronie's disease is often
associated with physical impotence, necessitating a penile
implant.
Straightening is performed by shortening
the uninvolved longer side or by releasing the restrictive
scar tissue on the shorter side. When shortening is performed,
the operation is rather simple and is performed as an outpatient.
When lengthening is performed, incisions are made in the Peyronies's
plaque, and the gaps are filled with either dermis (skin),
vein graft, or fascia. This procedure is more extensive but
is also very successful. If the man cannot achieve a firm
erection, an implant is inserted which straightens the penis.
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