Surgical treatment of the "buried" penis

The "buried penis" occurs in a spectrum which varies from slight with only ventral webbing to almost complete burying of the penis dorsally in the prepubic fat pad and ventrally in the scrotum. From 1979 to 1985, the author operated on 80 children with these problems. Indications for surgery varied from unsatisfactory appearance of the penis before or after circumcision to almost complete concealment of the penis. Satisfactory cosmetic and functional results were achieved in most cases utilizing several surgical principles. The limitations of these procedures and their possible complications are described.