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Intraoperative methods for residual curvature correction during penile prosthesis implantation in patients with Peyronie’s disease and refractory erectile dysfunction

Peyronie’s disease, or fibrous transformations of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa that causes penile curvature, is estimated to affect 3.2–8.9% of the male population. Treatment options for PD are based on the severity of the penile deformity and erectile function; of which surgical options include manual modeling during penile prosthesis implantation, plication, plaque incision, and grafting. Multiple approaches may be employed; each with its own advantages, limitations, and risk/benefit ratios. In this regard, we sought to review and highlight the current approaches for the management of residual curvature, optimal patient selection, and preoperative planning.

Authors: Farouk M. El-Khatib, Linda M. Huynh & Faysal A. Yafi, Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, USA.

Source: El-Khatib, F.M., Huynh, L.M. & Yafi, F.A. Intraoperative methods for residual curvature correction during penile prosthesis implantation in patients with Peyronie’s disease and refractory erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res (2019) doi:10.1038/s41443-019-0215-y.