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Man receives penis transplant in US | Man receives penis transplant in US |
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A hospital in Boston has become the first in the US to perform a successful penis transplant, doctors said, calling the operation "a surgical milestone". | A hospital in Boston has become the first in the US to perform a successful penis transplant, doctors said, calling the operation "a surgical milestone". |
Thomas Manning, 64, received the donated organ three years after his penis was amputated due to penile cancer. | Thomas Manning, 64, received the donated organ three years after his penis was amputated due to penile cancer. |
He is the third man worldwide to have had the experimental surgery performed. | He is the third man worldwide to have had the experimental surgery performed. |
The patient is expected to regain normal urination and sexual function in the next several months. | The patient is expected to regain normal urination and sexual function in the next several months. |
The 15-hour operation took place earlier this month at Massachusetts General Hospital and involved more than 50 doctors from many departments including urology, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and several others. | |
Although penile injuries are not always fatal, "the psychological aspects of such an injury can be overwhelming" hospital officials said in a press release. | Although penile injuries are not always fatal, "the psychological aspects of such an injury can be overwhelming" hospital officials said in a press release. |
Mr Manning hopes that by speaking publically about his experience he will remove the stigma of genital injury and inspire other men to remain hopeful about recovery. | Mr Manning hopes that by speaking publically about his experience he will remove the stigma of genital injury and inspire other men to remain hopeful about recovery. |
"Don't hide behind a rock", he told the New York Times who first reported the story. | "Don't hide behind a rock", he told the New York Times who first reported the story. |
Another patient at the hospital is due to receive a transplant as soon as a donor becomes available. His penis was destroyed in a car accident. | Another patient at the hospital is due to receive a transplant as soon as a donor becomes available. His penis was destroyed in a car accident. |
The first successful penis transplant was performed in South Africa in 2015 on a man who had complications following a traditional circumcision ceremony. He later went on to father a child. | The first successful penis transplant was performed in South Africa in 2015 on a man who had complications following a traditional circumcision ceremony. He later went on to father a child. |
In 2006 a Chinese man who received the world's first penis transplant decided after two weeks to reverse the transplant. | In 2006 a Chinese man who received the world's first penis transplant decided after two weeks to reverse the transplant. |
Doctors removed the donated penis following a "severe psychological problem" experienced by him and his wife. | Doctors removed the donated penis following a "severe psychological problem" experienced by him and his wife. |
Dr Curtis Cetrulo, who led the surgical team in Boston, says that performing penis transplants may help to prevent suicides and could even be considered "life-saving". | |
He also said that doctors hope to use the technique on wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
Victims of penis and genital injuries, known as genitourinary injuries, usually suffer in private with depression and embarrassment - something that Mr Manning hopes he can change following today's announcement. | Victims of penis and genital injuries, known as genitourinary injuries, usually suffer in private with depression and embarrassment - something that Mr Manning hopes he can change following today's announcement. |
In the hospital statement, Mr Manning wrote: "Today I begin a new chapter filled with personal hope and hope for others who have suffered genital injuries. | In the hospital statement, Mr Manning wrote: "Today I begin a new chapter filled with personal hope and hope for others who have suffered genital injuries. |
"In sharing this success with all of you, it's my hope we can usher in a bright future for this type of transplantation." | "In sharing this success with all of you, it's my hope we can usher in a bright future for this type of transplantation." |