Table 3. Early and long-term complications.
| Complication | Value |
|---|---|
| Hematoma (total=55) | 8 (14.5) |
| Wound Infection/abscess (total=55) | 3 (5.5) |
| Recurrence of curvature (total=55) | 2 (3.6) |
| Revision surgery | 5 (9.1) |
| Aetiology for revision (total=5) | |
| Hematoma | 3 (60.0) |
| Abscess | 2 (40.0) |
| Recurrence of curvature | 0 (0) |
| Palpable suture knot (total=55) | 34 (61.8) |
| Subjective bothersome from palpable suture (total=55) | 9 (16.4) |
| Decreased sensation at glans penis (total=55) | 9 (16.4) |
| Loss of distal rigidity of penis (total=55) | 0 (0) |
| Subjective loss of penile length (total=55) | 21 (38.2) |
| Loss of penile length affected QoL (total=55) | 5 (9.1) |
| Worsening of erectile function (total=55) | 2 (3.6) |
Values are presented as number (%).
QoL: quality of life.