World's first successful penis transplant carried out in South Africa

Source: The Telegraph

South African scientists have announced the world's first successful penis transplant, helping a 21-year-old who suffered an amputation following a botched traditional circumcision three years ago. 

Professor Andre van der Merwe, head of Stellenbosch University's Division of Urology, announced details of the "ground-breaking" operation at Tygerberg Hospital in Bellville, Cape Town. 

The nine-hour operation, which involved the attachment of a penis taken from a donor who had died, was carried out in December. The results were announced on Friday after doctors confirmed that the recipient of the donor organ has made a full recovery and is sexually active. 

Mr van der Merwe said the recipient, whose identity has not been revealed, had to have his penis amputated three years ago after developing complications from a traditional circumcision. 

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