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SAGE Publications, Plastic Surgery, 1(30), p. 86-86, 2020

DOI: 10.1177/2292550320960408

SAGE Publications, Plastic Surgery, 3(28), p. 172-178, 2020

DOI: 10.1177/2292550320903440

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Suprapubic Liposuction With a Modified Devine’s Technique for Buried Penis Release in Adults

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Abstract

Background:With the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity, adult-acquired buried penis is more common in recent years. Many surgical techniques have been reported. However, none is the gold standard.Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining suprapubic liposuction and modified Devine’s technique for penile lengthening in adult patients with buried penis due to obesityMethods:From September 2015 to June 2018, 26 consecutive suitable patients (mean age: 33 ± 5.7 years, mean body mass index: 29 ± 5.4 kg/m2) with a buried penis received suprapubic liposuction and modified Devine’s technique for penis release in our medical centre. A retrospective study was conducted. Their penile length from tip to the skin (flaccid) was measured pre- and post-operatively. The amount of liposuction was also recorded accordingly.Results:The mean length of the follow-up on the 26 patients is 18 ± 7.1 months (range 3-33 months). The average amount of liposuction is 450 ± 90.2 mL. The average penile length measured preoperatively, post-operatively (on table), and 3 months after the operation is 2.9 ± 1.3, 7.4 ± 2.1, and 5.3 ± 1.8 cm, respectively. The post-operative penile length had significantly increased by 4.5 ± 1.6 cm (on table) and 2.4 ± 0.7 cm (3 months post-operation) with a P value <.05. No patient had difficulties in sexual intercourse or urination post-operatively. None of the patients were dissatisfied with their surgical outcomes.Conclusions:The combination of suprapubic liposuction and modified Devine’s technique is a safe and effective method for releasing the buried penis of adults with satisfying outcomes.