OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and effect of selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves in the treatment of primary premature ejaculation (PPE). METHODS: From September 2003 to December 2006, 483 PPE patients aged 21-71 years (mean 32) underwent selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves, with only 2 of the branches reserved, 3 resected in 89 cases, 4 in 183, 5 in 125, 6 in 38, 7 in 32, 8 in 12, 9 in 3 and 10 in 1. The patients could have sexual intercourse 4 weeks after the operation and were followed up for 3-36 months. RESULTS: No infection, hemorrhage and erectile dysfunction were observed. Decreased penile sensibility was noted in all the patients, obviously prolonged ejaculation latency in 352, improvement in 93 and failure in 38, with a total effectiveness rate of 92.13%. CONCLUSION: Selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves, which can definitely reduce the sensivity of the penis, is a safe and effective surgical option for the treatment of PPE.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and effect of selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves in the treatment of primary premature ejaculation (PPE). METHODS: From September 2003 to December 2006, 483 PPE patients aged 21-71 years (mean 32) underwent selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves, with only 2 of the branches reserved, 3 resected in 89 cases, 4 in 183, 5 in 125, 6 in 38, 7 in 32, 8 in 12, 9 in 3 and 10 in 1. The patients could have sexual intercourse 4 weeks after the operation and were followed up for 3-36 months. RESULTS: No infection, hemorrhage and erectile dysfunction were observed. Decreased penile sensibility was noted in all the patients, obviously prolonged ejaculation latency in 352, improvement in 93 and failure in 38, with a total effectiveness rate of 92.13%. CONCLUSION: Selective resection of the branches of the two dorsal penile nerves, which can definitely reduce the sensivity of the penis, is a safe and effective surgical option for the treatment of PPE.