Clinical application of scrotal flap on penis lengthening.

Saudi Med J

Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Southwestern Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.

Published: March 2009

Objective: To investigate the clinical application of the scrotal flap on penis lengthening.

Methods: One hundred and fifty-two patients were operated using the scrotal flap from July 1998 to January 2008 at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic, Surgery Southwest Hospital, Chongqing, China. The procedure consisted of designing a positive sign shaped incision 1.5cm above the root of the penis, dissect and release the superficial suspensory ligament and part of the deep suspensory ligament, then cover the elongated cavernosum with proper scrotal flap.

Results: Six-month to 5-year follow-up showed that all patients were satisfied with the good contour and function of the penis. The operation was successful.

Conclusion: The method of using scrotal flap on penis lengthening has the following advantages: simple operation, reliable blood supply of the flap, one-stage operation, and satisfactory postoperative results. It is a preferable operation technique for penis lengthening.

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