Case Reports in Urology (Jan 2013)

Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive Procedure

  • Rami Nasr,
  • Samer L. Traboulsi,
  • Rami R. Abou Ghaida,
  • Joseph Bakhach

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/741980
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Circumcision is a very common urological practice. Even though it is relatively safe, it is not a complication-free procedure. We describe a patient that underwent a neonatal circumcision complicated by iatrogenic complete glans amputation. Reconstructive repair of a neoglans using a modified traditional method was used. Postoperative followup to 90 days is illustrated. Despite being a simple procedure, circumcision in unprofessional hands can have major complication impacting the emotional and sexual life of patients. Surgical reconstruction is possible with varying satisfactory results.