Penile Curvature
Surgery in Busan

Congenital Penile Curvature — What You Need to Know

Congenital penile curvature — also called chordee — is curvature of the erect penis present from birth or early development, caused by asymmetric development of the tunica albuginea rather than by plaque or fibrosis. It is distinct from Peyronie's disease, which is an acquired condition in adult men. Congenital curvature is most commonly ventral (downward) but can be lateral or dorsal. It is present during all erections and does not change over time unless corrected surgically.

Curvature under approximately 15–20 degrees is generally compatible with normal sexual function and may not require treatment. Curvature exceeding 30 degrees is more likely to cause difficulty with penetrative intercourse, and curvature over 45–60 degrees frequently requires surgical correction. The appropriate threshold for surgery depends on the individual's symptoms, sexual function, and psychological impact — discussed at consultation.

Penile plication corrects curvature by shortening the convex (longer) side of the penis using permanent sutures or small ellipses of excised tunica. The procedure is performed under spinal or general anaesthetic. An artificial erection is created intraoperatively to assess the degree of curvature and confirm adequate correction. The main trade-off is a modest reduction in penile length on the plicated side — typically 0.5–1.5 cm depending on the severity of curvature corrected.

Private consultation room

Independent rooms at Urogyn Busan

Separate patient records

Separate records system

1-on-1 dedicated care

1:1 care from check-in to discharge