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Long-term results with Nesbit's procedure as treatment of Peyronie's disease

International Journal of Impotence Research volume 12, pages 289–293 (2000)Cite this article

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The objective was to assess sexual function at long-term follow-up after the Nesbit operation for Peyronie's disease.

One hundred and fifty seven out of 213 patients treated between 1986 and 1998 using the Nesbit procedure were reassessed by means of IIEF-5 questionnaire together with two questions about residual deformity and treatment satisfaction. The results from this questionnaire together with the patient case records constitute the basis of this paper.

After an average 72-month follow-up subjective patient determination of satisfaction indicated that 87.9% were satisfied with the results of surgery, 136 patients (86.7%) had good erectile function (IIEF-5>21). Shortening of the penis (from 1.5 to 3 cm) occurred in 22 patients (14%), but only in 2 (1.3%) was intercourse difficult because of excessive shortening.

In conclusion, the Nesbit's operation results in the greatest amount of patient satisfaction about sexual function. When penile shortening occurs, it has not been a significant problem for patients who are properly counselled.

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    G Savoca, C Trombetta, S Ciampalini, S De Stefani, L Buttazzi & E Belgrano

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Savoca, G., Trombetta, C., Ciampalini, S. et al. Long-term results with Nesbit's procedure as treatment of Peyronie's disease. Int J Impot Res 12, 289–293 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3900612

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