Study summary
Surgery with a cheek-tissue graft straightened most curves with little loss of erections
98.6%success rate of plaque incision with cheek graft
What was tested
A pooled look at studies of plaque incision and grafting with buccal mucosa (inside-of-cheek tissue) for Peyronie's disease.
What they found
- Success was reported in 98.6% and satisfaction in 92.1%.
- New erectile dysfunction occurred in 1.7%.
- Results were similar to other graft materials. Most studies were not randomized.
What it means
For stable, severe curves, surgery works well at experienced centers.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team.
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