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The Nesbit operation for Peyronie's disease: 16-year experience
D J Ralph1, M al-Akraa, J P Pryor
1St. Peter's Hospital, London, England.
The Journal of Urology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
The Nesbit operation effectively corrects penile deformities from Peyronie's disease, with a high success rate of 90% in recent years. This surgical technique remains a primary choice for treating Peyronie's disease curvature.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Peyronie's disease causes penile deformity, impacting sexual function.
- The Nesbit operation is a surgical approach to correct this curvature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes of the Nesbit operation for Peyronie's disease.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of the Nesbit procedure in correcting penile deformities.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 359 patients undergoing the Nesbit operation between 1977 and 1992.
- Inclusion criteria focused on patients with penile deformity due to Peyronie's disease.
Main Results:
- An overall success rate of 82% was achieved.
- Success rates improved to 90% in the latter 8 years of the study, attributed to enhanced preoperative assessment and patient selection.
- Complications were infrequent, with only 6 patients experiencing significant penile shortening.
Conclusions:
- The Nesbit operation is a reliable and effective surgical option for correcting penile curvature associated with Peyronie's disease.
- The procedure demonstrates a favorable long-term outcome and a low complication rate, supporting its continued use.