Replantation following complete penile amputation: Summary of perioperative experience and treatment strategies

Hanchao Liu1,2, Biao Dong1, Xiaolong Wu2

  • 1Department of Andrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

Andrology
|October 25, 2024
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Penile amputation is a rare emergency. A new surgical approach and perioperative plan for penile replantation in 20 cases showed a high success rate, restoring urinary and erectile functions.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Penile amputation is a rare urological emergency.
  • Limited advanced surgical and perioperative treatment plans exist.
  • Effective treatments for penile amputation are urgently needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize surgical methods and perioperative plans for penile replantation.
  • To provide guidance for urologists and andrologists treating penile amputation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 20 patients who underwent penile replantation.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques and perioperative management over 5 years.

Main Results:

  • High success rate (19 out of 20 cases) for penile replantation.
  • Successful restoration of both urinary and erectile functions in most cases.
  • Demonstrated feasibility and efficacy of the summarized approach.

Conclusions:

  • The summarized surgical method and perioperative plan are effective for penile replantation.
  • This approach offers guidance for managing penile amputation cases.
  • Successful replantation can restore critical patient functions.