Pilot study of changes in stretched penile length 3 months after radical retropubic prostatectomy.

摘要: Abstract Objectives. To evaluate changes in stretched penile length after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) a prospective measurement study because an occasional complaint from patients RRP is that their penis shortened. Methods. Thirty-one undergoing by one surgeon were enrolled. The same physician completed measurements with paper ruler to the nearest 0.5 cm. was measured tip of glans pubopenile skin junction. taken preoperative holding area before patient received anesthetic medication for and again 3 months postoperatively. reliability reproducibility this confirmed. Results. All 31 at Of patients, 22 (71%) had decrease (range 4.0 cm). Seven shortened cm, 11 1.0 2.0 4 more than Five no change, four longer Conclusions. results pilot appear show decreases follow-up most men; 48% (15 31) considerable shortening greater If confirmed other investigators, cause change needs be elucidated.