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My penis is shorter after hernia surgery using a mesh. will this problem correct itself. can someone please give me a real answer back. ?

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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Possibly swelling: This may be due to postoperative swelling around the base of the penis and in the scrotum and should resolve with time. Have never seen this be a long term problem. As always, check with the surgeon who did the operation if it persists.

Answered 7/3/2014

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