First of all thank you to everyone who helps to keep this forum running - it is a godsend.
I have had Peyronie's disease for about 3 years now which has stablised. I have curvature (upwards) of over 90 degrees and shortening of the penis when erect by about 40%. I have a strip of hard plaque about 1cm wide that runs all the way up the top side of the penis.
I have been referred to Professor David Ralph at University College London and I have had an initial assessment by one of his colleagues where it was agreed that the Nesbit's procedure was not appropriate and that the Lue procedure was recommended.
I then had a follow up call with his colleague where I asked some questions about the procedure and I am due to have the operation 'at some point this year'.
His colleague was obviously rushed for time (probably due to the backlog caused by Covid) and so I was unable to ask all the questions I wished to. Hopefully I will be able to arrange another call with him.
So my question is this; what does a successful Lue procedure 'look like'? By which I mean, what is the shape of the penis when it has healed?
Currently it is bent into a 'C' shape like the attached scribble I have drawn "pre-lue.png".
I am told the procedure involves a single cut horizontally through the plaque (and maybe with some snipping around it). If it is just a single cut then surely the curvature will remain but in two parts? Kind of like a 'W' shape on its end like the attached scribble I have drawn "post-lue.png".
If anyone knows the answer to this or can link me to further information that would be greatly appreciated.
The Lue procedure is also called incision and grafting surgery.
As far as I understand, multiple cuts are made to correct the curve and then covered by a graft.
The result should be almost completely straight, I'm sure a W shape like you drew would be considered a failed surgery.
You can search for more information here or on pubmed, i.e.:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15839925/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15839925/)
Thanks for the reassurance Blex!