Ligamentotomy is a surgical procedure to cut the ligament of the penis. The operation aims to increase the visible part of the penis. The essence of the operation is the presence of the inner part of the penis hidden in the subcutaneous adipose tissue. This part is attached to the pelvic bones by the above-mentioned ligament, which has a cartilage-like shape.
As a result of weakening of the fixation of the penis to the bones, it is possible to increase the size by 3-5 centimeters. Further elongation of the penis is performed using a special device - an expander.
Indications for ligamentotomy
There are two groups of guidelines for penis lengthening surgery:
Medical indications:
- Peyronie's disease, in which there may be an obvious deformation of the penis with a decrease in length;
- cavernous fibrosis;
- "Hidden" penis or micropenis as it is called.
Aesthetics or hints:
- the desire to increase a man's attractiveness;
- a man's desire to increase his self-esteem;
- penile dysmorphophobia - a general dissatisfaction with the appearance, shape or size of your penis.
In the case of an erection, the lower limit of the average size of the penis is considered to be 12 centimeters in length. A size less than 12 cm may cause this operation.
Contraindications
An absolute contraindication to ligamentotomy is the presence of mental illness. It is not recommended to perform the operation after the operation in case of serious diseases that may worsen the course or cause serious complications, such diseases include:
- uncontrolled hypertension;
- diabetes;
- serious disorders of the blood coagulation system.
Preparation
Preoperative preparation consists of a simple examination:
- consultation with a urologist;
- clinical and biochemical blood tests;
- Blood for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis;
- ECG;
- Examination by an anesthesiologist.
You should stop eating and drinking 8-10 hours before the operation. The groin should be shaved immediately before surgery.
How to lengthen the penis with ligamentotomy
The operation is performed under general anesthesia. A skin incision is made in the middle of the scrotum, through which the surgeon enters the penis ligament suspension and then cuts it with a scalpel. Operating time is 0, 5-1 hours. Absorbent sutures are applied to the skin of the scrotum.
Postoperative period, complications
In ligamentotomy clinics, the patient is observed for 1 day, after which the patient is discharged home. The suture in the scrotum heals in 5-7 days. Before discharge, the patient consults a urologist, who explains the need to wear an extension for 3-4 months.
Complications of ligamentotomy are extremely rare. The most common are bleeding and postoperative suture rupture. Currently, the complication rate does not exceed 0. 1% of the total number of operations.
additional information
The potential to increase the size of the penis by ligamentotomy with elongation of the penis 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 cavernosa. elongation of blood vessels and urethra.
There are alternative ways to increase the length of the penis - using vacuum devices and wearing an extension without ligamentotomy. The extension is a special device that hangs from the penis and is removed due to mechanical impact.
The effectiveness of ligamentotomy is higher than other methods to increase the length of the penis. Traditional methods of penis enlargement, such as Jelq, Sadhu method, self-hypnosis, etc. As there is no evidence and it is practically ineffective.