Multiple studies have shown that straightening the penis while preserving the urethral plate can result in higher rates of complications such as recurrent curvature. Saving the urethral plate and correcting the curvature with plication sutures results in many patients with ongoing problems. About half of our PARC Hypospadias Center patients come with complications after surgery by other surgeons. And of these, over 80% have persistent or recurrent penile curvature.
Straightening Ventral Curvature while Preserving the Urethral Plate in Proximal Hypospadias Repair.