Treatment of concealed penis by operating through suprapubic and perineal approach

Abstract

Objective To search a new option for the correction of concealed penis by operating through suprapubic and perineal approach. Methods The operation consisted of there incisions including a suprapubic approach to transect suspensory ligament of penis in order to separate and prolong cavernous body of penis for 2-3 em and two perineal approaches to sew up the superficial fascia between penis and abdominal wall in order to prevent penis from recovering to scrotum. Results From 2007 to 2009 sixteen patients of concealed penis were surgically corrected by this method. The good function and certain result were achieved. After followed up half a year, the operative results were satisfactory with no complications. Conclusion Treatment of concealed penis by operating through suprapubic and perineal approach is an ideal and effective method for the correction of concealed penis. Key words: Concealed penis; Operative approach