Ligamentotomy is a surgical operation that cuts the ligament of the penis. The operation aims to enlarge the visible part of the penis. The essence of the operation is that the penis has an inner part hidden in the subcutaneous fat tissue. This part is attached to the pelvic bones by the above-mentioned ligament, which is a cartilage-like formation.
As a result of weakening the fixation of the penis on the bones, conditions are created to increase its size by 3-5 centimeters. Further stretching of the penis is performed using a special device - an extender.
Indications for ligamentotomy
There are two groups of indications for penis lengthening surgery:
Medical indications:
- Peyronie's disease, in which there may be a pronounced deformation of the penis with a decrease in its length;
- cavernous fibrosis;
- A "hidden" penis or, as it is also called, a micropenis.
Aesthetic or indications:
- a male desire to increase his attractiveness;
- male desire to increase self-esteem;
- Penile dysmorphophobia - general dissatisfaction with the appearance, shape or size of your penis.
The lower limit of the average size of an erect penis is considered to be 12 centimeters long. A size of less than 12 cm may be the reason for this operation.
Contraindications
The absolute contraindication for ligamentotomy is the presence of mental illness. It is not recommended to perform surgery in the presence of serious diseases, the course of which may worsen after surgery or serious complications may develop, such diseases include:
- uncontrolled hypertension;
- diabetes;
- severe disorders of the blood clotting system.
Preparation
Preoperative preparation consists of taking a simple examination, which includes:
- consultation with a urologist;
- clinical and biochemical blood tests;
- blood for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis;
- ECG;
- examination by an anesthesiologist.
8-10 hours before surgery you should refuse to eat and drink. The groin should be shaved just before surgery.
How to lengthen the penis with a ligamentotomy
The operation is performed under general anesthesia. A skin incision is made in the middle of the scrotum, through which the surgeon gains access to the suspension of the ligaments of the penis, which is then cut with a scalpel. The duration of the operation is 0, 5-1 hour. Absorbent sutures are applied to the skin of the scrotum.
Postoperative period, complications
Observation of the patient in clinics performing ligamentotomy is carried out for 1 day, after which the patient is discharged home. The suture on the scrotum heals in 5-7 days. Before discharge, the patient consults a urologist, where he is explained the need to wear an extension cord for 3-4 months.
Complications of ligamentotomy are extremely rare. The most common are bleeding and pus of the postoperative suture. Currently, the complication rate does not exceed 0, 1% of the total number of operations.
More information
The potential for penis enlargement by ligamentotomy in combination with wearing an extender is 3-5 cm. The specific result depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body - the size of the hidden part of the corpora cavernosa, as well as the dilatation of the vessels and urethra.
There are alternative methods of increasing the length of the penis - using vacuum devices and wearing an extender without a ligamentotomy. An extender is a special device that is hung on the penis and pulls it out due to mechanical action.
The effectiveness of ligamentotomy is much higher than any other method of increasing penis length. Traditional methods of penis enlargement, such as Jelq method, Sadhu method, self-hypnosis, etc. , They have no evidence base and are practically ineffective.