Predictive Factors for Successful Penile Augmentation via Suspensory Ligament Release
- Authors: Guluzade K.S.1, Gamidov S.I.1,2, Shatylko T.V.2, Naumov N.P.3, Gasanov N.G.2
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Affiliations:
- The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University
- Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
- Orekhovo-Zuyevskaya Hospital
- Issue: Vol 15, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 141-149
- Section: Original articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/uroved/article/view/314192
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/uroved679257
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/SOMLTR
- ID: 314192
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Modifying the shape and size of the genitalia has been a relevant concern since ancient times. Surgical penile augmentation may improve quality of life in appropriately selected patients. Identifying predictors of success in penile augmentation surgery is an important and practically relevant task in surgical andrology.
AIM: To identify predictive factors for successful penile augmentation to support the selection and optimization of surgical approach.
METHODS: We analyzed anatomical and topographic data from 66 patients who underwent penile augmentation at the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after academician V.I. Kulakov between 2022 and 2025. The procedure involved suspensory ligament release with V–Y skin plasty, Heineke–Mikulicz plasty, and lipectomy.
RESULTS: Based on the obtained data, it was determined that the effectiveness of penile augmentation surgery was significantly influenced by the thickness of the subcutaneous fat in the pubic area and the length of the penile suspensory ligament.
CONCLUSION: Preoperative assessment of anatomical structures may support the selection of the optimal surgical technique and help form adequate and realistic expectations in patients regarding surgical outcomes.
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Kyanan S. Guluzade
The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: kanansafarovich@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8814-4361
Russian Federation, Moscow
Safar I. Gamidov
The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University; Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
Email: safargamidov@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9128-2714
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowTaras V. Shatylko
Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
Email: dialectic.law@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3902-9236
SPIN-code: 4129-3649
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowNikita P. Naumov
Orekhovo-Zuyevskaya Hospital
Email: naumovuro@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1854-368X
SPIN-code: 2518-1433
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowNatig G. Gasanov
Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology
Email: natiqhasan@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4695-9789
SPIN-code: 7080-4880
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
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