[Nesbit's cavernoplasty in the treatment of congenital curvature of the penis. Our own cases].

OBJECTIVES

The present study was conducted to evaluate the results of Nesbit cavernoplasty in the treatment of congenital penile curvature without hypospadias and the sexual performance in relation with the minimum subsequent shortening of the penis and the discomfort caused by the cavernous scar.

METHODS

21 patients were followed by means of case history and consultations. This was completed with a questionnaire and, in some cases, long-term postoperative photographs taken by the patients of their erections.

RESULTS

No complications were observed. Good cosmetic results were achieved in all cases and both erection and sexual performance were completely satisfactory.

CONCLUSIONS

Nesbit cavernoplasty is a completely satisfactory technique for the correction of congenital penile curvature without hypospadias. The results obtained show that all the objectives pursued are achieved and, moreover, that the patient feels cured and completely satisfied with the results.