Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of Peyronie's disease: our initial experience

Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Giuseppe Saitta, Riccardo Trovato, Vincenzo Striano, Simone Di Salvatore, Giuseppe Di Paola, Andrea Simone Ceresoli, Franco Anacleto Mantovani, Attilio Luigi Meazza, Mauro Seveso
DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2026.14737
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Peyronie's disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder of the penis that causes pain, curvature, and erectile dysfunction. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 112 patients treated with ESWT. Each received three sessions of 3,000 shockwaves at 0.11-0.17 mJ/mm2. Pain, curvature, and erectile function were assessed. RESULTS: Pain relief occurred in 90% of patients (mean VAS reduction: 3, p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Hormonal and reproductive studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
98
Issue
1
Pages
14737–14737
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN