Penile Frenuloplasty

• The penile tip has a ventral curvature with erection
• The frenulum can tear and bleed with intercourse

Why is it done?

• To straighten out a curved penis which is pulled ventrally by a tight frenulum

How is it done?

• This is done under general anesthetic or a penile block.
• A horizontal cut is made through the tightest part of the frenulum
• The incision is then closed by opposing edges in the vertical plane.
• Dissolvable sutures are placed between the 2 remaining edges.

A local anaesthetic is injected into the base of the penis thus giving postoperative pain relief for the next 4-6 hours

Complications

• Any anaesthetic has its risks and the anaesthetist will explain such risks.
• Bleeding is a common complication.
• With any subsequent erections postoperatively, the sutures may pull out causing an opening of the wound with subsequent bleeding.
• An infection of the wound can occur

NB! Each person is unique and for this reason, symptoms may vary

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