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Tunical Incision Techniques for Peyronie’s Disease

  • Male and Female Surgical Interventions (A Burnett and C Carson, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Tunical plaque incisions are common techniques utilized during grafting procedures for Peyronie’s disease. The aim of this review was to examine the different tunical incisional and excisional techniques, as well as outcomes and complications of recent graft procedures utilizing these strategies.

Recent Findings

Studies on tunical incision, partial excision, and grafting techniques vary with regards to their surgical outcomes, post-operative erectile dysfunction rates, and other complications. Overall, significant penile straightening has been reported in recent studies of incision and grafting for Peyronie’s disease.

Summary

Prospective trials comparing the different tunical incisional techniques are needed to better plan surgical interventions for Peyronie’s disease.

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Abedi, G., Yafi, F.A. Tunical Incision Techniques for Peyronie’s Disease. Curr Sex Health Rep 9, 170–175 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-017-0110-9

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