Penile Curvature Correction Using Dorsal Plication

Achieving complete and lasting penile straightening is paramount in hypospadias correction, as untreated curvature can lead to significant psychological distress for patients. Inadequately addressing chordee during initial repair may necessitate complex revision surgeries, increasing the risk of complications. Effective correction relies on accurately assessing the underlying causes, including skin tethering, dartos/Buck’s fascia dysplasia, corporal disproportion, and urethral foreshortening. Accurate characterization is crucial for comparing success rates among different repair methods.