Effects of modified penoplasty for concealed penis in children.

Abstract

To evaluate the effect of modified penoplasty in the management of concealed penis. We retrospectively reviewed 96 consecutive patients with concealed penis, which had been surgically corrected between July 2013 and July 2015. All patients underwent modified Shiraki phalloplasty. All patients were scheduled for regular follow-up at 1, 3, and 6months after the surgery. Data on the patients' age, operative time, postoperative complications, and parents' satisfaction grade were collected and analyzed. The mean follow-up period was 17.4months (range 7-31months). The mean operative time was 63.2±8.7min. The mean perpendicular penile length was 1.89±0.77cm preoperatively and 4.42±0.87cm postoperatively, with an improved mean length of 2.5±0.68cm in the flaccid state postoperatively (p<0.05). The patients' satisfaction grades after the surgery were improved significantly (p<0.05). Fifty-two patients had penile lymphedema postoperatively; however, it disappeared spontaneously within 3months. Additionally, postoperative wound infection occurred in two patients. There were no complications such as flap necrosis, penile shaft contracture, voiding difficulty, and erection difficulties. The modified Shiraki phalloplasty for concealed penis can achieve maximum utilization of prepuce to assure coverage of the exposed penile shaft. It has fewer complications, achieving marked asthetics, and functional improvement. It is a relatively ideal means for treating concealed penis.