Dear Friends, there is a study published in 2019 which talks about the length restoration in Peronies patients. The study was done on 43 patients, and the average length gain was 2.5 cm, in the range of 1-5 cm. None of the patients in the study had ventral curvature therefore the surgeon did not mobilize the urethra. However, in case of ventral curvature surgeon suggests mobilizing the urethra instead of the neurovascular bundle. No case of glan necrosis was recorded in the study.
I came to know about this technique in a recent video, in which Prof. Ralph was talking about various lengthening procedures. To my surprise, Prof. Ralph did not mention the TEP as a lengthening surgery. Now I truly believe the TEP is not an effective surgery.
Here is the link to the study.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30770074/
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It should be noted again that this study reflects the results of one high-volume surgeon with just 43 patients. It would be nice to have a study using many more patients and with a variety of surgeons. This is, however great information to help with decision making.
This surgeon had two serious complications with 43 patients (1 infection, 1 erosion). This 4.62% incidence of serious complications requires additional surgery and the prolonged removal of the implant.
The results would no doubt vary considerably with different surgeons.