Hussein Ghanem1, Yaser Ibrahim ElKhaiat1, Ahmed T Motawi1, Islam Fathy Soliman AbdelRahman2. 1. Department of Andrology, Kasr El Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 8th Labib Elbatanoni, Elmanyal, Cairo, Egypt. 2. Department of Andrology, Kasr El Aini Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 8th Labib Elbatanoni, Elmanyal, Cairo, Egypt. islamandrology@yahoo.com.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hidden penis, inconspicuous and concealed penis are synonyms for the same entity "buried penis" where the penile shaft is hidden below the surface of the prepubic fat to an extent that gives an impression of a short penis, despite corporeal length being normal. AIM: The aim of our work is the reduction in the amount of the suprapubic fat by liposuction to reveal the buried penis and assess the results, patient satisfaction and possible complications. METHODS: The procedure of suprapubic liposuction was carried out on ten men who were attending the outpatient clinic of Andrology complaining of small-sized penis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pre-, immediate (on table) postoperative and 3 months postoperative skin to tip flaccid and stretched penile lengths were measured. Patient satisfaction was assessed using the five-point Likert scale. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant increase between the pre- and postoperative flaccid and stretched penile lengths in our patients with a p value <0.001 in both. CONCLUSION: An acquired adult buried penis is a correctable problem. Simple buried penis due to excess fat at the mons pubis should be differentiated from other complex cases that may require combined techniques to achieve good results with minor complications. Suprapubic liposuction is a very safe and successful procedure with minor or no complications if performed meticulously. It could improve self-esteem along with the associated physical and esthetic concerns. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
INTRODUCTION: Hidden penis, inconspicuous and concealed penis are synonyms for the same entity "buried penis" where the penile shaft is hidden below the surface of the prepubic fat to an extent that gives an impression of a short penis, despite corporeal length being normal. AIM: The aim of our work is the reduction in the amount of the suprapubic fat by liposuction to reveal the buried penis and assess the results, patient satisfaction and possible complications. METHODS: The procedure of suprapubic liposuction was carried out on ten men who were attending the outpatient clinic of Andrology complaining of small-sized penis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pre-, immediate (on table) postoperative and 3 months postoperative skin to tip flaccid and stretched penile lengths were measured. Patient satisfaction was assessed using the five-point Likert scale. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant increase between the pre- and postoperative flaccid and stretched penile lengths in our patients with a p value <0.001 in both. CONCLUSION: An acquired adult buried penis is a correctable problem. Simple buried penis due to excess fat at the mons pubis should be differentiated from other complex cases that may require combined techniques to achieve good results with minor complications. Suprapubic liposuction is a very safe and successful procedure with minor or no complications if performed meticulously. It could improve self-esteem along with the associated physical and esthetic concerns. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .