Service
Penile curvature correction
Curvature of the penis in erection may be present from puberty or develop later, most often because of scar tissue in the sheath (Peyronie's disease). When the curvature interferes with intercourse, it is corrected surgically.
What concerns does it address?
When is surgery done?
Surgery is considered when the curvature is stable and bothersome — it makes intercourse difficult or impossible.
How is it done?
The most common technique shortens the longer side of the sheath with stitches (plication), which straightens the penis. With severe curvature or narrowing, the scar is cut out and replaced with a graft; this is a more complex procedure with a greater risk of weaker erections after the operation. Which technique comes into consideration depends on the degree and cause.
Night-time erections may hurt in the first weeks; you can be given medicine for this.
When is the procedure not suitable?
In Peyronie's disease the procedure is not done until the disease has been stable for at least a year, until the pain has stopped and the curvature no longer changes, because an earlier operation could be undone by new scars. It is not done for mild curvature of up to about 30 degrees that does not interfere with intercourse. When there is marked erectile dysfunction as well as curvature, the correction alone does not solve the problem, so we discuss other options.
General reasons for postponing a procedure (inflammation, a clotting disorder, smoking): When is a procedure postponed?
Anaesthesia
Before a procedure under general or regional anaesthesia, you are seen by the anaesthetist, who works full time at the clinic; the same doctor is also present during the procedure. The anaesthetic assessment and the anaesthesia for larger operations are included in the price of the procedure. What happens before, during and after anaesthesia is described on the Anaesthesia page.
Risks
Occasional — loss of length with plication, change in sensation, some remaining curvature.
Expected, and rare but serious → Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Correction of penile curvature | €3,000–3,500 |
Specialist and team
Specialty: urology — examinations, diagnostics and procedures.
When the procedure is done under sedation or general anaesthesia, the anaesthesia is led by a specialist in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care who works full time at the clinic.
In the operating theatre, the surgeon is assisted by head nurse Martina Šereg, with the help of nurses Kristina Jurešić and Mateja Tomorad, and in recovery the care assistant Mirjana Kovačić is with you. Martina also looks after preparation, scheduling and contact after the procedure.
Who will operate is decided at the examination, based on the findings and the type of procedure. You know the name of the surgeon before the procedure and meet them at the examination.
What happens at the examination?
A urological examination has two parts: a conversation about your symptoms, past illnesses and medicines, and a clinical examination. Depending on the findings, an ultrasound is done straight away, in the same visit, if needed. You receive the findings at the examination.
What if the result is not as agreed?
The result of a procedure is assessed at a follow-up visit, once the swelling has gone down and the scar has matured, not in the first weeks. If it differs from what was agreed at the examination, the same surgeon carries out the correction.
→ Poliklinika Barbel's correction policy
Frequently asked questions
Does the penis get shorter after correction? With the plication technique, the length may be reduced by as much as the longer side was longer than the shorter one. This is discussed at the examination.
Does the curvature come back? In acquired curvature, the disease can progress even after correction. It is monitored at follow-up visits.
How is the curvature measured? At the examination, in an erection induced by injection or from photographs you bring from home. The angle and direction of the curvature and the length of the penis in erection are measured, and we choose the technique accordingly.
Will the penis be completely straight? The aim is a curvature that does not interfere with intercourse, as a rule below 15 to 20 degrees. A completely straight penis is not always possible or necessary.
Can the stitches be felt? With plication the stitches can sometimes be felt under the skin as small nodules, especially in the first months. They rarely cause problems; if they do, they can be removed once the scar has taken over the function.
The curvature has also weakened my erection — what comes first? First a urological examination, because Peyronie's disease often weakens erection, and whether only a correction of the curvature is done or something more depends on that.
→ Erectile dysfunction and erection problems
How much does the result depend on care after the procedure? The larger the procedure, the more it depends on it, but it always does. Healing takes weeks and months and happens almost entirely at home, so the instructions you receive when you go home, about the wound, physical activity and the scar, are part of the procedure, not a recommendation.
Who is with me if I stay overnight in the clinic after the procedure? You stay overnight when the doctor judges it necessary and this is agreed with you. You then spend the night in a room in the recovery unit, which has a bed, a television and a bathroom. A nurse is with you all night and a doctor is on call. The overnight stay and night care are included in the price of the procedure.
→ How long do you stay in the clinic after surgery?
Medical review: doctors of Poliklinika Barbel · October 2026.