Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A common cause of patient dissatisfaction after penile prosthesis implantation (PPI) is caused by the patient believing the penis has been shortened. OBJECTIVES: This prospective study aimed to investigate the correlation between stretched penile dimensions measured preoperatively and erect postoperative penile dimensions after 6,12 and 24 months. Consecutive PPI were assessed in two high volume centers from January 2015 till July 2018. Standardized measurements of stretched penile length and girth were performed in theatre just preoperatively, then remeasured at the end of surgery with the penis in the erect position. Patients were assessed for remeasuring the erect penile length and girth at 6,12 and 24 months. A special questionnaire containing 5 questions was designed for this study and filled by the patient in each visit. The first three questions wondering if he thinks his penile size same after surgery, increased or decreased. The 4th question a Likert scale from 1-5 about his overall satisfaction and the last questions if recommends it to a friend. Microsoft Excel and SPSS were used for database and statistical analysis
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