Penile Reconstructive Surgery in Long Island
What is Penile Reconstructive Surgery?
Penile reconstructive surgery is also called phalloplasty. This is a complex surgery to repair the penis or to construct a functional penis and urinary tract.
What does Penile Reconstructive Surgery Include?
Penile reconstructive surgery repairs abnormalities and diseases of the penis and the urinary tract.
This includes:
- Penis straightening
- Scar repair
- Fixing the urine channel
- Skin grafting
- Penile prosthesis insertion
Goals of Penile Reconstruction
Dr. Khouri is highly trained in the latest advancements and uses for penile reconstruction. Typically, the surgery is performed by a urologist with advanced training in surgery to restore anatomy and function to the penis and surrounding tissues.
We will help develop the appropriate treatment plan for you, while also addressing your psychological needs. This can range from patients seeking gender reassignment or those suffering after a traumatic penile amputation or complications. We understand the complex emotions and feelings that can surround this procedure, and will help you with your psychological well-being and relationships.
The primary goals of performing a penile reconstruction are to:
- Facilitate sexual penetration
- Provide sensation or orgasm
- Aid the ability to urinate
- Have a natural aesthetic
What is Penile Reconstructive Surgery Used for?
We will discuss your specific case and determine if you are a candidate for a penile implant or other penile reconstruction treatment.
Some common occurrences that lead to surgery typically include:
- Various congenital conditions that are present at birth
- Trauma situations
- Complications with circumcision
- Erectile dysfunction or ED (difficulty maintaining an erection)
- Peyronie’s disease (a bent or curved penis)
- Hypospadias (when the urethra doesn’t develop properly in a baby’s penis)
- Epispadias (when urine exits the body from the top of the penis instead of the tip)
- Swelling of the penis (poor lymphatic drainage)
- Scar tissue on the outside of the penis or in the urine channel
- Hidden penis, a condition where excess fat and tissue hide the penis or make it appear shorter
What to Expect with Penile Reconstructive Surgery?
Before your penile reconstruction, you can expect the following:
- An initial consultation with a surgeon to review your situation
- A thorough pre-surgery discussion with a review of medical history and desired outcomes
- A treatment plan which may include several surgical procedures
- Undergo general anesthesia so you can feel comfortable and pain-free during the procedure
- Stitches that will likely dissolve on their own
- A short stay in the hospital or perhaps overnight, depending on the procedure