Dr. Paulo Henrique Egydio
Medical License No. 61183, issued by the Portuguese Medical Association
Urologist – Specialist in Penile Reconstructive Surgery
Internationally recognised specialist in male sexual health, with a focus on penile conditions, penile curvature, and penile prosthesis implantation. Creator of the Egydio Technique, currently used by surgeons worldwide and referenced in leading urology guidelines.
Professional Experience and Areas of Expertise
- Urologist at the Prostate Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
- Urologist at Egydio Medical Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- Founder of the first outpatient clinic dedicated to Peyronie's disease at Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo (1999–2006)
- Developer of the Geometrical Principles (Egydio Technique), internationally recognised
- Over 7,000 penile surgeries performed in cases of:
- Peyronie’s disease
- Congenital curvature
- Erectile dysfunction
- Penile prosthesis implantation (malleable and inflatable)
Academic Background
- Medical Degree from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
- Specialisation in General Surgery at the University of São Paulo (USP)
- Specialisation in Urology at the University of São Paulo (USP)
- Postgraduate Training in Microsurgery at the Mayo Clinic, USA
- Training in Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, USA
- PhD in Urology from the University of São Paulo, with a thesis focused on penile reconstruction (foundations of the Egydio Technique)
Publications
- Author of book chapters and articles in international scientific journals such as The Journal of Urology and The Journal of Sexual Medicine
- Over 475 academic citations
- Active participation in urology congresses across the USA, Europe, and Latin America
- Organiser and speaker at international courses in penile reconstructive surgery
- Awarded at events such as the American Urological Association (AUA) and the Latin American Society for Sexual Medicine (SLAMS)
