Open AccessPenile transplantation: an emerging option for genitourinary reconstruction
Author(s) -
Tuffaha Sami H.,
Cooney Damon S.,
Sopko Nikolai A.,
Bivalacqua Trinity J.,
Lough Denver M.,
Cooney Carisa M.,
Brandacher Gerald,
Lee WeiPing Andrew,
Burnett Arthur L.,
Redett Richard J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
transplant international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1432-2277
pISSN - 0934-0874
DOI - 10.1111/tri.12928
Subject(s) - medicine , transplantation , genitourinary system , intensive care medicine , surgery
Summary Penile transplantation is an emerging option for patients with severe genital defects not amenable to traditional reconstructive options. In this article, we discuss the burgeoning problem of severe male genitourinary trauma in the military, the limitations of traditional reconstructive options in addressing these problems, and the potential for penile transplantation to provide improved outcomes. We also review the preclinical research and limited worldwide experience with penile transplantation to date, including lessons learned, and discuss the many important technical, logistical, and ethical considerations pertaining to penile transplantation that must be addressed to maximize the likelihood of successful implementation.