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Eslahi A, Ahmed F, Askarpour MR, Nikbakht HA, Shamohammadi I, Ghasemi P, Alimardani H, Ebrahimi B. Outcomes of surgical correction of Peyronie's disease with plaque excision and grafting: Comparison of testicular tunica vaginalis graft versus bovine pericardium graft. Asian J Urol 2024; 11:497-503. [PMID: 39220831 PMCID: PMC11364893 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Objective Peyronie's disease (PD) is an abnormal wound healing in the penile tunica albuginea. After fibrotic plaque excision, different graft materials have been used to repair the defects, but the optimal graft remains unknown. This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes of testicular tunica vaginalis grafts and bovine pericardium grafts in patients with severe PD. Methods A retrospective comparative study was conducted on 33 PD patients undergoing partial plaque excision and grafting from September 2015 to May 2021. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the type of graft used. For 15 patients in Group B, testicular tunica vaginalis grafts were used to repair the defect, while for 18 patients in Group A, bovine pericardium grafts were used. Data of the patient's age, comorbidities, sexual function, penile curvature, postoperative complications, need for further treatment, change in penile length, and satisfaction were gathered and compared between the groups. Sexual function was evaluated using the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), and a functional less than 20-degree penile curvature after surgery was considered a successful intervention. Results There was no difference in age, comorbidities, degree of curvature, perioperative IIEF-5, operative time, plaque size, or complication rates. After surgery, a statistically significant improvement in curvature degree (p<0.05) and satisfactory penile appearance (p<0.05) were seen in both groups without any superiority between the two groups (p=0.423 and p=0.840, respectively). With a 30-month follow-up, the IIEF-5 was consistent in both groups, with no statistical significance between the groups (p=0.492). The main change in penile length during the operation was increased and still positive in the last follow-up in both groups without statistical significance (p=0.255 and p=0.101, respectively). Conclusion Partial plaque excision and corporoplasty with both testicular tunica vaginalis or bovine pericardium grafts are equally effective in treating males with clinically significant PD.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Piraino J, Chaudhary H, Ames K, Okoye F, Sterling M, Clavell-Hernandez J, Levine L, Ziegelmann MJ. A Consistent Lack of Consistency in Defining the Acute and Chronic Phases of Peyronie's Disease: A Review of the Contemporary Literature. Sex Med Rev 2022; 10:698-713. [PMID: 37051957 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Treatment recommendations for Peyronie's Disease (PD) differ based on whether a patient is in the acute/active versus chronic/stable phase of the disease, yet there are no agreed upon criteria for defining these clinical entities. OBJECTIVES To review the criteria used to define acute and chronic phase PD in modern PD intervention studies. METHODS We performed a search engine review to identify indexed publications for PD intervention studies and review articles / meta-analyses from the year 2011-2020. Outcomes results were catalogued and summarized across articles. As a result of the substantial heterogeneity of outcome measures and follow-up intervals, meta-analytic techniques were not applied to the data analysis. RESULTS We identified a total of 104 studies that met inclusion criteria and had available information for review (n = 79 primary intervention studies; n = 25 review articles/meta-analyses/guidelines). Among the queried studies, we were unable to identify a consensus with respect to the criteria used to define acute and chronic phases of PD. 33% of primary intervention studies did not specifically define their criteria for acute and chronic phase PD, despite referencing these populations as part of the inclusion criteria in many instances. Studies used heterogenous criteria including total symptom duration, duration of "stable" symptoms, and presence/absence of pain. CONCLUSION Due to varying definitions across the literature, we were unable to create a standardized definition of acute and chronic phase Peyronie's in terms of time. Our findings emphasize the need for greater consensus in defining the treatment cohorts with future studies that assess treatment for men with PD.
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Ainayev Y, Zhanbyrbekuly U, Gaipov A, Suleiman M, Kissamedenov N, Zhaparov U, Urazova S, Rakhmetova N, Turebayev D, Keulimzhayev N, Zhankina R, Khairli G. Comparison of technical success and adverse events of plaque incision and grafting methods in patients with Peyronie's disease: Tunica vaginalis versus buccal mucosa. Urology 2022; 170:226-233. [PMID: 36115431 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.07.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical outcomes of Peyronie's disease (PD) patients who were treated by plaque incision and grafting either with tunica vaginalis (TV) or buccal mucosa (BM) grafts. METHODS PD patients in BM (n=20) and TV group (n=20) were recruited between 2013 and 2020. Erectile dysfunction was assessed by short form of International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF-5). Technical success was defined as residual curvature ≤15°. Penile Doppler ultrasound was performed at baseline evaluation, 3-, and 24 months. Peak systolic velocity (PSV), end-diastolic velocity (EDV), and resistance index were measured in erect penis. Erect penile length and curvature angle were measured at baseline and at 3, 12, and 24 months. RESULTS Mean age of the groups was comparable (47.2±10.8 years in TV vs 46.5±9.9 years in BM groups). Baseline mean penile curvature was 48.0±6.6° (TV) and 50.3±11.6° (BM) (p<0.001). Mean residual curvature at 24-months visits was 12.4±4.9° (TV) and 7.9±3.7° (BM), not significantly different. Technical success rate was 90% for both groups at 24 months. Surgery significantly increased erect penile length in both groups. Mean preoperative IIEF-5 scores were 18.4±2.5 and 17.5±2.2 in TV and BM groups, respectively. In both groups, IIEF-5 scores significantly improved after surgery with no intergroup IIEF-5 difference (20.6±2.6 in TV and 21.3±2.2 in BM). Mean postoperative PSV significantly increased, EDV significantly decreased in both groups, however, there was no significant intergroup difference. CONCLUSION Both grafting materials provided similar beneficial effects regarding technical success, erectile dysfunction, and penile length.
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- Yernur Ainayev
- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Nazarbayev University, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
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- JSC 'National Center of Neurosurgery', Department for Reception and Diagnosis, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of General Medical Practice No. 3, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of microbiology and virology named after Sh. I. Sarbasova, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Surgery with an angiosurgery and plastic surgery course, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Department of Urology and Andrology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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Autologous testicular tunica vaginalis graft in Peyronie's disease: a prospective evaluation. Int Urol Nephrol 2022; 54:1545-1550. [PMID: 35503401 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03223-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peyronie's disease (PD) is a two-phase progressive condition characterized by inelastic plaques in the tunica albuginea of the penis, leading to curvature of the penis. Men with PD also suffer from psychological distress, and sexual life and overall quality of life. Although the preferred surgical treatment modality in Peyronie's disease is plaque incision and grafting, there is lack of studies assessing the erectile function and penile vasculature after the treatment. OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of plaque incision and tunica vaginalis of testis grafting in PD. METHODS This was a prospective analysis. Erectile dysfunction was assessed via International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF-5). Penile Doppler ultrasound was performed to assess peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end-diastolic velocity (EDV). Postoperative follow-ups were scheduled at 3, 12, and 24 months. RESULTS Twenty patients (mean age 47.2 ± 10.8 years) were included. The mean preoperative penile curvature was 48 ± 6.6°. The technical success rate was 100% at 3 months and 90% at 24 months. At follow-up visits, mean erect penile length was no different from the baseline. The baseline mean IIEF-5 score was 18.4 ± 2.5. The mean IIEF-5 score was 20.6 ± 2.6 at 24-month visit (p < 0.0001). Mean PSV significantly increased, while EDV significantly reduced after surgery. There were no serious complications related to surgery. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that surgical reconstruction of penile curvature with tunica vaginalis grafting was a safe and effective procedure in PD.
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Rico L, Villasante N, Blas L, Bonnano N, Ameri C. Initial experience in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease using testicular vaginal tunica graft. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/20514158211016646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the connective tissue of the tunica albuginea of the penis that produces an abnormal curvature, painful erections and different degrees of erectile dysfunction (ED). The aim of this study is to evaluate our initial experience in the surgical treatment of PD using an autologous graft of testicular vaginal tunica. Materials and methods: A retrospective study of 23 patients was carried out between 2015 and 2019. The successful surgical stretching rate was defined as a functional 20 degrees of curvature or less. Postoperative sexual function and complications rate were evaluated as secondary objectives. We used the abbreviated IIEF-5 questionnaire and evaluated the sexual function before and after the surgical procedure. Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired samples (U test) was used, considering a value of p<0.05 to be statistically significant. Results: Only one patient presented a recurrence of the penile curvature, resulting in a 95.6% success rate of functional stretching. We observed a 1.6 and 0.9 difference between pre- and postoperative total score and satisfaction ( p = 0.002 and p = 0.003 respectively) Conclusion: In this series, the use of testicular vaginal tunic was found to be safe and effective with a significant change in the quality of sexual life, especially reflected in the overall satisfaction after the procedure and a low rate of complications. Level of evidence: Not applicable for this multicentre audit.
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- Luis Rico
- Hospital Aleman de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Ragheb A, Eraky A, Osmonov D. A decade of grafting techniques as a sole treatment for Peyronie's disease. Andrology 2020; 8:1651-1659. [PMID: 32623827 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peyronie's disease (PD) can be a cosmetically and functionally devastating condition. Surgical approaches have been proposed in the chronic stages of PD as plication or plaque incision/excision with grafting to preserve penile size in complex cases. Although several surgeons nowadays are inclined toward the utilization of non-autologous grafts owing to the ease of their preparation and availability, synthetic graft procedures still await more technical improvements and supporting evidence before their consideration for standard care. OBJECTIVES In this review, our goal is to facilitate an insight into the most promising grafting materials used for the management of PD and techniques associated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A PubMed review was conducted for all the studies on our topic within the past ten years (January 2009 until December 2019). The outcome parameters we documented and compared comprised of operative time, follow-up time, postoperative penile cosmesis and function, and, finally, overall patient satisfaction related to each technique. RESULTS Our search yielded 23 English-written original study articles in addition to a single case report on the various grafting techniques utilized as the sole treatment for PD, each demonstrating different outcomes and points of comparison. CONCLUSION A successful grafting procedure for PD requires an appropriately tailored surgical modality and an experienced surgeon. Nevertheless, proper preoperative patient counseling on all aspects of his condition and opted treatment modality while setting clear and realistic expectations remains key for overall patient satisfaction.
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- Ahmed Ragheb
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany.,Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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Aldaqadossi HA, Eladawy M, Shaker H, Kotb Y, Azazy S. Tunica vaginalis graft for recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula repair after hypospadias surgery. Int J Urol 2020; 27:726-730. [PMID: 32557894 DOI: 10.1111/iju.14287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the outcomes of recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula repair using tunica vaginalis graft as an intermediate protective layer. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the data of 45 children with recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula who underwent tunica vaginalis graft repair between February 2011 and January 2019. The repair was carried out at least 6 months after a previous fistula repair. Follow up at an outpatient clinic was scheduled on a weekly basis for 1 month, then monthly for 6 months and then annually. During follow up, every patient was evaluated by history taking. The site of repair and the act of micturition were inspected. Urine analyses together with culture and sensitivity tests were carried out if required. Successful repair was defined as the absence of recurrence, with good force and caliber of the urinary stream. RESULTS This study included 45 patients with recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula who were managed with a tunica vaginalis graft as a second layer. The mean age of patients was 6.7 ± 2.8 years. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 5.5 ± 0.7 days. The repair was successful for 43 (95.6%) patients, and urethrocutaneous fistula recurrence was reported for two (4.4%) patients, which were repaired after 6 months. In all patients, the cosmetic appearance of the penis was satisfactory without torsion or ventral chordee. CONCLUSION Tunica vaginalis graft is a simple and fast procedure that is highly effective as a protective second layer for recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula repair.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Ain Shams, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Ain Shams, Egypt
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Garcia-Gomez B, Ralph D, Levine L, Moncada-Iribarren I, Djinovic R, Albersen M, Garcia-Cruz E, Romero-Otero J. Grafts for Peyronie's disease: a comprehensive review. Andrology 2017; 6:117-126. [DOI: 10.1111/andr.12421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- B. Garcia-Gomez
- Department of Urology; 12 de Octubre University Hospital; Madrid Spain
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- Departments of Urology and Andrology; University College Hospital; London UK
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- Department of Urology; Rush University; Chicago IL USA
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- Department of Urology; University Hospitals Leuven; Leuven Belgium
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- Department of Urology; 12 de Octubre University Hospital; Madrid Spain
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