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Penile Torsion: Treatment and Correction of Congenital and Acquired Penile Torsion in New York City
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What You Need to Know about Treatment of Penile Torsion
What is Penile Torsion?
Penile torsion refers to the rotation of the penis or corkscrew-like appearance of the penis. Penile curvature may be a manifestation of penile torsion.
Typically, the head of the penis or the glans of the penis is rotated relative to the shaft of the penis. This rotation is usually lifelong and has been present since birth. Often, penile torsion is not noticed until the young man becomes self-aware of the appearance of the penis when it is erect, which typically occurs in adolescence or young adulthood. The penis appears straight and normal when it is not erect. However, occasionally with severe penile torsion, the penis may appear curved even when it is flaccid (non-erect).
Penile torsion is more noticeable and pronounced when there is a full erection. With severe penile torsion, sexual activity may be difficult or impossible. Sometimes urination may be difficult or may require extra steps to point the penis into the toilet.
The severity of penile curvature can only be judged when the penis is fully erect. If the penis is less than fully erect, the severity of penile rotation can be underestimated.
What are the Causes of Penile Torsion
Penile torsion is usually a congenital condition, which means that a man is born with it. The actual problem that causes rotation of the penis is not always easy to establish.
Relative malrotation of corpora cavernosa or corpus spongiosum may lead to penile torsion. Length differences between the two corpora cavernosa as well as the torque caused by variance in density of the connective tissue may also lead to uneven forces applied to the skin of the penis when the penis is erect, which can lead to penile torsion.
Treatment of Penile Torsion
The treatment of penile torsion depends on the underlying cause.
If penile torsion is caused by skin misalignment after circumcision can often be corrected by circumcision revision with penile degloving.
For patients with congenital penile torsion, penile degloving can often help, but additional maneuvers may be necessary, including counter tension, penile plication, and other surgical maneuvers.
Depending on the severity of penile torsion, the procedure can often be performed in our office under local anesthesia. For more severe cases, the procedure may need to be performed in the hospital or surgical center under general anesthesia.
What to Expect Before and After Penile Torsion Surgery?
Most men are able to go home the same day after penile torsion correction surgery. Most men are able to go back to work at school within 2 to 3 days after the procedure.
At New York Urology Specialists, we advise men who undergo surgery for the correction of penile torsion not to go to the beach or a swimming pool for 2 weeks after the procedure. Men should avoid sexual activity for 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure until the surgeon judges that the healing is complete and that sexual activity can be resumed. Men can take a shower the next day after the procedure.
Other Causes of Penile Curvature
In addition to penile torsion, penile curvature can also be caused by frenulum breve (short penile frenulum), Peyronie’s disease, epispadias, and a few other less common urological problems.
Insurance Coverage of Penile Torsion Repair
Many insurances may not cover the cost of penile torsion repair as it may be considered an aesthetic procedure and not medically necessary.
Did you know? Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 penile surgeries, including penile implants, correction of Peyronie’s disease, circumcisions, circumcision revisions, frenuloplasty, and congenital penile curvature. He performs 150-200 penile surgeries a year.
Where to Get Treatment for Penis Torsion and Curvature in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer specialized treatment for penile torsion for men. Same-day virtual video appointments and in-person appointments are available.
Call/text today: 1-646-663-5747 or make an appointment online.
We treat sexual and erection problems and perform penile surgery. We offer comprehensive STD testing for infections. We treat penile problems in men, including phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and penile redness. We perform a no-scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, penoscrotal web repair, penile cyst removal, penile skin bridge removal. We offer confidential appointments.
Our appointment costs are affordable with or without insurance. Low-cost Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are available to our patients. We offer free insurance verification.
Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment for Penis Problems at New York Urology Specialists.
We offer treatment for penile problems, including ED, Peyronie’s disease, foreskin irritation, penile cysts, skin bridges, and other problems to patients within driving distance to our offices as well as from other states and countries. Our patients come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and over 70 countries worldwide.
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What do Penile Problems Look Like?
You can find pictures of penile problems, including before and after treatment images, in our image gallery.
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Cost of Treatment and Insurance
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs.
We accept many health insurance plans. We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage. Financing options and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Penile Torsion?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in treating men with penile problems, symptoms of ED, premature ejaculation, and other sexual problems using medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies, lasers, and surgery.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for the treatment of sexual, penile, and erection problems in men.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- We offer treatment options for balanitis, genital warts, phimosis, Peyronie’s disease, and penile cysts in our office, which avoids the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.
- Extensive Experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, penis surgery, penile injections with Trimix, penile plication, plaque excision, and grafting, and penile implant surgery.
- Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy. We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- We are conveniently located within a 30-60 minute commute to men who are seeking ED treatment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Bronx, and New Jersey.
Scheduling Appointments for Penis Torsion Treatment at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-5747.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients.
We offer affordable prices for treatment by a top urologist with or without insurance.
Penile Problems are Treatable in Nearly Every Man
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of penile problems and erectile dysfunction. We understand the challenges that penile problems create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for erectile dysfunction that fits your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction. By virtue of our experience and skill, we can offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man who desires an effective treatment for penile problems. We specialize in minimally invasive, highly effective treatment for symptoms of penile pain, urethral burning, foreskin inflammation, and penile cancer. Many treatment procedures are performed in the convenience and privacy of office settings under local anesthesia. We offer medical and surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex ED Problems Including:
- Erectile dysfunction in men with prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy
- Impotence in men with diabetes.
- Erectile dysfunction in men with Peyronie’s disease
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom medications do not work.
- Erection problems in men with low testosterone.
- The foreskin that cannot be pulled back
- Turtle-neck penis “peno-scrotal web“
- Penile skin adhesions
- Circumcision Revision
- Penile Skin Bridges
- ShangRing Circumcision
- Phimosis Treatment
- Frenulum Breve Treatment in Men
- Penile Pain During Sex
- Impotence in men with diabetes.
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom medications do not work.
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If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-5747.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients.
We offer affordable prices for treatment by a top urologist with or without insurance.