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My partner having an operation called "nesbit plication" (penile curvature). what does that involve?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Plication of corpora: Nesbit plication procedure excises or plicates oval window/s of tunica albuginia of corpora cavernosum (thick fibrous envelope of penile rods) on long side of curve & closed transversely with permanent suture. Effect shortens longer side. Circumferential incision is first made around penile skin, at circumcision site a few mm below coronal sulcus (groove) & skin pealed down & returned at end of op.

Answered 11/19/2012

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