ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2022
Glans penis augmentation: when, how, and why?
Review in International journal of impotence research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Congenital penile curvature treatments in adults: a systematic review of techniques and outcomes.International journal of impotence research · 2026Pooled it
- Management and treatment variations in premature ejaculation: a nationwide survey by the Andrology Working Group of the Society of Urological Surgery in Turkey.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Comment on "Complications and outcomes following injection of foreign material into the male external genitalia for augmentation: a single centre experience and systematic review".International journal of impotence research · 2024Article
- #Penisenlargement on Instagram: a mixed-methods study.International journal of impotence research · 2024Article
- The effect of penis size on partner sexual satisfaction: a literature review.International journal of impotence research · 2023Review
- Voice Assistants as Consultants for Male Patients with Sexual Dysfunction: A Reliable Option?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- History and future perspectives of male aesthetic genital surgery.International journal of impotence research · 2022Review
- Take-home messages on male genital aesthetic surgery.International journal of impotence research · 2022Article
- New trend in medicine: aesthetic genital surgery.International journal of impotence research · 2022Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
The growing demand for glans penis augmentation (GPA) makes it a hot topic in the field of andrological surgery, albeit still widely debated. The lack of high supporting evidence and its technically challenging aspects are the main concerns. The aim of this study was to review the current literature about GPA in order to provide an easy and comprehensive overview of the topic. GPA is suitable for managing both cosmetic and functional issues. Counseling should be the cornerstone of the decision-making process. A thorough understanding of the glans anatomy and treatment strategies remain essential to safely and effectively address the patient's needs. GPA can be performed using injectable fillers or surgical grafting. Glans-shaft penis asymmetries, small glans size, and loss of glans tumescence can be managed by both injectable fillers and surgery. On the other hand, patients with lifelong premature ejaculation can mainly benefit from using injectable fillers. Currently, available studies show promising results but are limited by small sample's size and non-randomized design. Furthermore, treatment-related complications are poorly reported. The long-term efficacy and safety profiles of GPA techniques should be further investigated.
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