Penis curvature surgery

The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Le Phuc Lien - Urologist - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Curved penis is a fairly common condition in men and is treatable. Penile curvature has many different degrees, if slight curvature does not affect physiological function, there is no need for treatment, however, there are some cases where the penile curvature affects sexual ability and ability. urinating and causing uncomfortable symptoms for the patient should be treated with surgical methods.

Normally the penis when erect has a straight axis, that is, from the base to the tip of the penis lies in a straight line. There are cases where the penis is only slightly deviated to the right or left without affecting sexual function, which is also considered normal and does not require treatment.
Penile curvature is when the penis makes an angle greater than 0 degrees with the horizontal plane during erection, the severity of this condition depends on the curvature of the penis and the clinical manifestations of the patient. Usually, when the curve is over 20 degrees, it will cause uncomfortable symptoms, affecting the normal physiological function of men, in this case, treatment is indicated.
Penile curvature is common in all ages, but men over 40 years old are the most common and penile curvature when erect has many forms such as the penis is curved to the left, to the right, up and down. Causes that can lead to penile curvature include:
Genetic factors Due to sclerotic cavernous sclerosis, where fibrous plaques develop between the two layers of the cavernous body causing contraction. Pulling causes the penis to bend. This disease can be caused by an autoimmune disorder, the use of certain drugs to treat the disease or a reaction when men masturbate too much, or bend the penis on their own... Due to trauma The effects of trauma Curved penis :
Difficulty in intercourse, not having intercourse affects sex life.

Causes pain during intercourse, discomfort. If the penis is bent down, it often affects urination, causing difficulty urinating, frequent urination, incomplete urination... This condition increases the risk of urinary tract infections. can lead to erectile dysfunction. Affects psychology, causing feelings of inferiority and inferiority. Penile curvature if there are no symptoms or does not cause any effect to the patient, there is no need to worry, however, if in the case of penile curvature much, it affects life, causing discomfort for men. should not delay, but should go to the doctor to be detected and treated properly in time because if left for a long time can cause erectile dysfunction.

When penile curvature, depending on the degree of penile curvature, there are specific treatment methods, including non-surgical treatment and treatment with penile surgery.
Non-surgical methods apply to mild cases that do not affect sexual function. Medications are used to limit the growth of plaques.
Surgical method: Used in cases where the penis is very curved, affecting the health and function of the penis, urinary tract, causing pain to the patient.
Penile orthopedic surgery: Including ways such as suturing the cavernous folds, simple open incisions, open incisions and sutures to create cavernous bodies... In which the method of cavernous reconstruction has more advantages. The purpose of penile orthopedic surgery is to remove tissue that restricts erection, reshape the corpus cavernosum, adjust the short length of the penis... Advantages of penile curvature surgery: Time of surgery Quick surgery about 1-2 hours, quick recovery, few complications, patients can be discharged the same day. About 6 weeks after surgery, the patient can resume normal sexual activities.

For children, penile curvature surgery is usually performed when the child is over 6 months old by pediatric urologists. Notes after penile orthopedic surgery:
Do not arbitrarily touch the incision, limit vigorous activity, take care of the incision according to the instructions of medical staff to limit infection. If you have any of the following warning signs, you should contact a medical professional: Pain that does not decrease with medication or decreases a little, swelling and redness of the penis, unusual bleeding from the penis, fever, difficulty urinating, broken stitches .

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, limiting alcoholic beverages, not smoking and using stimulants are effective measures to limit the increase of fibrous formation in the cavernous body.
In addition, to prevent curvature of the penis, it is necessary to limit masturbation, do not break the penis, even when the penis is bent, do not touch it.
Penis correction surgery is a highly effective method for cases where the curved penis affects sex life and the ability to urinate. When you see the curvature of the penis accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, affecting the physiological function of the body, it is necessary to visit a medical facility for examination and treatment.