Ventral phalloplasty.
OBJECTIVE
To present a simple technique during penile prosthesis implantation that promotes the perception of increased phallic length.


METHODS
The penoscrotal web is defined. A "check mark" incision is made with excision of scrotal tissue. Excellent exposure is provided for implantation of the cylinders, pump and reservoir. Wound closure is performed longitudinally.


RESULTS
This technique is a modified extension of surgeries described in the pediatric literature for webbed penis. Loss of penile length following penile implantation surgery is worrisome for patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). This technique helps with patient satisfaction, cosmetic results, and improves perception of penile length.


CONCLUSIONS
Ventral phalloplasty is a safe, technically simple procedure that may be performed in concert with penile prosthesis implantation or as a stand alone procedure under certain circumstances.
Caso
Jorge
J
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Keating
Michael
M
Miranda-Sousa
Alejandro
A
Carrion
Rafael
R
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019935:Penile Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010413:Penis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*