Clinical outcomes of the tunica albuginea plication for patients with Peyronie’s disease: a bicentric retrospective analysis

Abstract

Abstract Background Tunica albuginea plication is a common surgical treatment for Peyronie’s disease that aims to correct penile curvature and improve sexual function. The goal of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes, complications, and predictors of success following plication surgery in a large cohort of patients. Results This retrospective, bicenter study included 80 patients with a mean age of 48.6 years and a mean preoperative curvature of 49.2°. Postoperative satisfaction was reported by 67% of patients. Erectile dysfunction developed in 16%, and 13% experienced complications. Among those with preoperative penile pain, 42% continued to report pain postoperatively. Reoperation was required in 12% of cases. Statistically significant associations were observed between greater preoperative curvature and higher patient satisfaction, longer follow-up duration and erectile dysfunction, and longer surgery duration and persistent pain. Patients with complex curvature patterns had a higher risk of reoperation. Conclusions Plication surgery is an effective and safe option for treating penile curvature in Peyronie’s disease, particularly in patients with more severe deformities. Greater curvature severity predicted higher satisfaction, while longer surgeries and follow-up were associated with increased pain and erectile dysfunction. These findings can help guide patient counseling and surgical planning.

Keywords

• Peyronie’s disease
• Tunica albuginea plication
• Penile curvature
• Induratio penis plastica