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Romero-Otero J, Manfredi C. Comment on "Complications and outcomes following injection of foreign material into the male external genitalia for augmentation: a single centre experience and systematic review". Int J Impot Res 2024; 36:541-542. [PMID: 37185980 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-023-00701-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Javier Romero-Otero
- ROC Clinic, 28010, Madrid, Spain.
- Department of Urology, HM Hospitals (Montepríncipe, Puerta del Sur, Sanchinarro), 28660, Madrid, Spain.
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- Unit of Urology, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131, Naples, Italy
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Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, Shaikh MA, Elbeltagi R. Microphallus early management in infancy saves adulthood sensual life: A comprehensive review. World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13:89224. [PMID: 38947989 PMCID: PMC11212752 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i2.89224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Microphallus/Micropenis is a rare condition with significant physical and psychological implications for affected individuals. This article comprehensively reviews micropenis, its etiology, epidemiology, and various treatment options. We conducted a thorough literature review to collect relevant information on micropenis and microphallus, as well as related disorders. Our primary databases were PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. We searched for articles published in English between 2000 and 2023. Our analysis included 67 review articles, 56 research studies, 11 case reports, one guideline, and one editorial. Our search terms included "microphallus", "micropenis", "congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism", "androgen insensitivity syndrome", "pediatric management of micropenis", "testosterone therapy", and "psychosocial implications of micropenis". We focused on diagnosing micropenis and related conditions, including hormonal assessments, medical and surgical treatment options, psychosocial and psychological well-being, sexual development of adolescents, and sociocultural influences on men's perceptions of penile size. Additionally, we explored parenting and family dynamics in cases of micropenis and disorders of sex development, implications of hormonal treatment in neonates, and studies related to penile augmentation procedures and their effectiveness. The article highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in addressing the physical and psychological well-being of individuals with micropenis. Surgical procedures, such as penile lengthening and girth enhancement, and non-surgical approaches like hormonal therapy are explored. The significance of psychological support, education, and lifestyle modifications is emphasized. Early management and comprehensive care are crucial for individuals with micropenis, from infancy to adolescence and beyond. A multidisciplinary approach involving urologists, endocrinologists, and mental health professionals is recommended. Regular assessment of treatment effectiveness and the need for updated guidelines are essential to provide the best possible care. Healthcare professionals should prioritize early diagnosis, and neonatologists should measure stretched penile length in neonates. A collaborative effort is needed among professionals, parents, and affected individuals to create a supportive environment that recognizes worth beyond physical differences. Continuous research and evidence-based updates are crucial for improving care standards.
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- Mohammed Al-Beltagi
- Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt
- Department of Pediatric, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
- Department of Pediatric, University Medical Center, Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Department of Medical Microbiology Section and Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama 12, Bahrain
- Department of Medical Microbiology Section and Pathology, Irish Royal College of Surgeon, Busaiteen 15503, Bahrain
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- Department of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Department of Pulmonology, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
- Department of Pulmonology, University Medical Center, Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ibn Al Nafees Hospital, Manama 54533, Bahrain
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- Department of Medicine, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Busiateen 15503, Bahrain
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Falagario UG, Piramide F, Pang KH, Durukan E, Tzelves L, Ricapito A, Baekelandt L, Checcucci E, Carrion DM, Bettocchi C, Esperto F. Techniques for Penile Augmentation Surgery: A Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes, Complications, and Quality of Life. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:758. [PMID: 38792941 PMCID: PMC11123079 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
The increase in practices related to enhancing penile size can be attributed to the belief that an improved genital appearance contributes to a man's virility, coupled with an altered self-perception of his body. It is crucial to tailor interventions to meet the genuine needs of patients by thoroughly assessing their history, psychological state, and potential surgical benefits, all while considering the associated risks of complications. This systematic review aims to summarize the available evidence on outcomes, complications, and quality of life after penile augmentation surgery, examining both minimally invasive and more radical techniques. A search of the PubMed and Scopus databases, focusing on English-language papers published in the last 15 years, was performed in December 2023. Papers discussing surgery in animal models and case reports were excluded from the present study unless further evaluated in a follow-up case series. The primary outcomes were changes in penile dimensions, specifically in terms of length and girth, as well as the incidence of surgical complications and the impact on quality of life. A total of 1670 articles were retrieved from the search and 46 were included for analysis. Procedures for penile length perceived enhancements include lipoplasty, skin reconstruction plasty, V-Y and Z plasty, flap reconstruction, scrotoplasty, ventral phalloplasty, and suspensory ligament release; techniques for increasing corporal penile length include penile disassembly, total phalloplasty, and sliding elongation. Finally, penile girth enhancement may be performed using soft tissue fillers, grafting procedures, biodegradable scaffolds, and Penuma®. In conclusion, while penile augmentation surgeries offer potential solutions for individuals concerned about genital size, the risks and complexities need to be accounted for.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ugo Giovanni Falagario
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Oncology, Division of Urology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, 10043 Turin, Italy;
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK;
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, 2730 Herlev, Denmark;
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- Second Department of Urology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sismanogleio General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Department of Surgery, FPO-IRCCS Candiolo Cancer Institute, 10060 Turin, Italy;
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- Department of Urology, Torrejon University Hospital, 28850 Madrid, Spain;
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Department of Urology, Campus Biomedico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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Çağlayan A, Gül M. #Penisenlargement on Instagram: a mixed-methods study. Int J Impot Res 2024; 36:218-222. [PMID: 36434104 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00646-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study aims to analyze the reliability of #penisenlargement hashtag on Instagram and to investigate how young adult men perceive their penis size in real-world settings after being exposed to #penisenlargement Instagram postings. In the first phase, the credibility of the 100 most recent publicly accessible postings with the #penisenlargement hashtag was evaluated. Also, the last 1000 posts related to the same hashtag were evaluated to determine follower reach and engagement impacts. In the second phase, men were exposed to the #penisenlargement hashtag for 6 months and completed an online questionnaire examining their motives to undergo augmentation. Only a few (n = 6, 1%) posts had reliable information. At the time of questionnaire completion, participants reported a substantial drop in their genital self-image (22.3 ± 3.6 to 17.8 ± 3.0, p < 0.001) and a significant increase in their media exposure (1.24 ± 1.05 to 2.3 ± 0.74, p < 0.001) compared to their pre-Instagram exposure levels. The most prevalent reason for pursuing penis enlargement following Instagram exposure was to enhance self-perception and confidence. Our findings indicate that penis enlargement methods on Instagram are mostly unreliable. In addition, being exposed to posts pertaining to "penis enlargement" the hashtag can encourage men to seek penis augmentation surgery.
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- Alper Çağlayan
- Department of Urology, Izmir Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Selcuk University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
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Boiko MI, Notsek MS, Boiko OM. The Efficacy of Injection Penile Girth Enhancement as an Option for Small Penis Syndrome Management. Aesthet Surg J 2023; 44:84-91. [PMID: 37194455 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjad152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years aesthetic injection techniques with soft tissue fillers have become popular worldwide due to their effectiveness, safety, and low cost. There is no standard approach to the management and follow-up of patients seeking penile enlargement procedures described in the literature, and the surgical penile enlargement methods are controversial. OBJECTIVES The goals of this study were to assess the effect of injection penile girth enlargement on sexual relationship satisfaction, confidence, and self-esteem, and to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of this procedure for the management of men with small penis syndrome (SPS). METHODS This was a single-center, clinical case series study executed from January 2019 to February 2021, which involved 148 men who were unsatisfied with the shape of their normal-size penises and requested penis girth correction. RESULTS A total of 132 patients completed full treatment and follow-up. Mean girth enlargement was 1.7 ± 0.32 cm for the midshaft and 1.5 ± 0.32 cm for the glans of the penis. Satisfaction with sexual life improved. Mean scores increased by 17.9 ± 3.04 points for sexual relationship satisfaction and by 12.2 ± 3.17 points for confidence. The mean score for self-esteem increased by 8 ± 2.8 and by 4.3 ± 0.97 points for overall relationship satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Penile enlargement with hyaluronic acid injection positively affects sexual relationship satisfaction, confidence, and self-esteem of men with SPS. The rate of psychosocial improvement does not correlate with penile size changes. It is a simple, safe, and effective technique that can be used in daily clinical practice. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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Loos S, De Wil P, Delcarte L, Serefoglu EC, Van Renterghem K, Ward S. The effect of penis size on partner sexual satisfaction: a literature review. Int J Impot Res 2023; 35:519-522. [PMID: 36307732 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00636-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Larger penis size has been associated with a sign of strength, masculinity, and social standing. Little study has examined the relationship between men's penis size and their partners' sexual satisfaction. The purpose of the present study was to detail and evaluate the effect of penis size on partner sexual satisfaction with a design of narrative literature review. A systematic search of MEDLINE/PubMed was conducted to discover relevant studies on this issue. Currently, available studies show incomplete results between the penis size and partners' sexual satisfaction and are limited by methodological drawbacks, including small sample's size. The link between penis size and the sexual satisfaction of the partner need to be supported by more robust scientific evidence.
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- Department of Urology, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Biruni University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium.
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History and future perspectives of male aesthetic genital surgery. Int J Impot Res 2022; 34:327-331. [PMID: 35538312 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00580-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Since ancient times, men have tried to change the size and shape of their genitals. Bites from insects or poisonous snakes and weights were among the first methods used for this purpose. In the first half of the 1900s, the scientific push regarding male genital aesthetic surgery began. Scrotoplasty, penile suspensory ligament release, injection of hyaluronic acid as filler, use of several types of grafts, lipofilling, and liposuction are techniques currently used. The Penuma® implant has recently been described with promising results. We are living in the era of tailored surgery and regenerative medicine. Shortly the surgeons will have to know several surgical techniques and adapt them to the patient. New fillers with ideal characteristics, innovative prosthetic devices, and stem cells will probably be the protagonists of future aesthetic surgery. The main effort of the scientific community should be directed towards the design of new randomized controlled trials to increase the evidence on the efficacy and safety of the topic, with the ultimate aim of allowing clear recommendations from scientific societies.
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Take-home messages on male genital aesthetic surgery. Int J Impot Res 2022; 34:404-405. [PMID: 35264743 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00552-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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