The Nesbit operation for congenital curvature of the penis.

Abstract

To assess the results of the correction of congenital penile curvature using the Nesbit operation. The records of 106 patients who had a Nesbit operation to correct a congenital penile curvature between 1977 and 1992 were reviewed. An excellent (78.3%) or satisfactory (17.9%) result was achieved representing an overall success rate of 96.2%. The reasons for a poor or satisfactory result were either an impaired erection--7 (6.6%) [all psychogenic] or a residual deformity of 10 degrees--16 (15.1%). There were no major complications although five patients (5.3%) needed a further Nesbit operation. The Nesbit operation is a simple and effective technique for the correction of a congenital penile curvature.