The surgical management of the penile deformities observed in Peyronie's disease can be complex. It requires an accurate assessment of the penis in the erect state in order to evaluate the degree of curvature and wasting. It is also imperative to document penile lengths at the beginning and end of surgery in conjunction with overall surgical correction. An artificial erection is usually achieved by puncturing the corpora with a 21G butterfly needle and inflating the penis with normal saline. It is often necessary to inflate the penis repeatedly during surgery, thereby necessitating recurrent penile punctures. This may lead to haematoma formation that can complicate surgery and result in unsatisfactory postoperative appearances and pain.
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