Adult Acquired Buried Penis: Causes and Surgery
About this video
Adult acquired buried penis occurs when the penis becomes hidden beneath surrounding skin and tissue of the lower abdomen, scrotum, or thighs. It can make urination, hygiene, and intimacy difficult. Dr. Alex Vanni explains what causes buried penis, how it is evaluated, how surgical reconstruction works, and what surgery can change in daily life.
Key points
- The penis is a normal size, but is hidden by surrounding skin and fat
- Common causes include excess weight, scarring after prior surgery, and lymphedema
- Once scarring develops, weight loss alone usually does not fix it
- Surgery removes excess tissue, frees and covers the penis (with a skin graft if needed), and anchors the skin at the base
- Goals include easier urination, better hygiene, fewer skin infections, and improved sexual function and quality of life
Chapters
- Introduction
- Understanding the Problem
- What Causes It
- Surgical Treatment
- What Surgery Can Change
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Dr. Alex J. Vanni is a fellowship-trained reconstructive urologic surgeon at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, caring for patients from Boston and across New England.
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