Erschienen in:
08.11.2017 | Male and Female Surgical Interventions (A Burnett and C Carson, Section Editors)
An Update on the Management of the Short Penis: Results from a Systematic Review
verfasst von:
M. Falcone, M. Sibona, M. Preto, A. Cocci, M. Timpano, L. Rolle, C. Ceruti, M. Oderda, P. Gontero, G. Garaffa
Erschienen in:
Current Sexual Health Reports
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Ausgabe 4/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
The aim of this manuscript is to systematically review the current literature on surgical management of the short penis, focusing on surgical and functional outcomes and postoperative complications.
Recent Findings
Penile size still represents a major concern among a large proportion of men regardless of age and socio-cultural background. On the other hand, there is still no clear agreement on the definition of a short penis. Penile inadequacy can be secondary to a variety of clinical conditions, either organic or psychogenic; moreover, the causes of a short penis could be divided in congenital or acquired. A surgical intervention is often requested to address these conditions, with a variety of different techniques that reflect the vast heterogeneity of the etiologies of the disease. Surgical and patients’ satisfaction outcomes are extremely variable, as long as the different techniques are hardly comparable. As a general statement, a lack of objective data, mainly concerning postoperative lengthening results, must be emphasized.
Summary
To date, penile lengthening procedures remain highly controversial. Recent evidences show better results in case of intrinsic or “false” penile shortness, while there is a lack of standardized studies concerning patients affected by penile dysmorphic disorder.