What is it about?
This article describes a refined, anatomy‑based surgical technique—penile venous stripping—to treat men with veno‑occlusive erectile dysfunction who have failed medical therapy, reports operative details and mid‑term outcomes in a cohort of 98 patients, and argues the procedure can restore physiologic rigidity for selected patients
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Why is it important?
Penile venous stripping is important because it offers a targeted, anatomy‑based option to restore natural erections for men with objectively confirmed veno‑occlusive dysfunction, and published series report substantial functional gains in carefully selected patients. Its value lies in potentially avoiding lifelong device dependence for some men, but success depends on strict patient selection, surgical expertise, and long‑term outcome data.
Perspectives
An anatomy‑driven option for selected patients. Penile venous stripping can restore physiologic rigidity for men with objectively confirmed veno‑occlusive dysfunction, but benefits depend on strict diagnostic confirmation, careful patient selection, and transparent counseling about variable success and alternative treatments.
Dr. Geng Long Hsu
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This page is a summary of: Physiological Approach to a Penile Venous Stripping Surgical Procedure for Patients with Erectile Dysfunction, Translational Medicine, January 2013, OMICS Publishing Group,
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1025.1000117.
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