In a groundbreaking feat of reconstructive surgery, doctors at Lata Mangeshkar Hospital have successfully rebuilt the penis of a young man from Rajasthan who had lost the organ to cancer eight years ago. The 9.5-hour single-stage surgery, believed to be the first of its kind in Central India, marks a major milestone in medical innovation.
“Reconstructing the organ restored not just physical function but also his confidence and dignity,” said lead plastic surgeon Dr. Jitendra Mehta.
Rebuilding What Was Lost
The surgical team used tissue from the patient’s forearm to recreate both the shaft and urethra (urine passage), which were then carefully transplanted to the groin. The real challenge came with microvascular surgery, where surgeons connected tiny blood vessels under a microscope, ensuring proper blood supply to the new organ.
“We work under a microscope to join vessels thinner than a matchstick,” said Dr. Sameer Mahakalkar. “This is meticulous work, but it gives patients a second chance at a normal life.”
To complete the process, nerves were connected to enable sensation and functionality.
A New Beginning
The patient, who had been living without a penis for years, is now recovering well. Doctors confirm he will soon be able to urinate normally through the reconstructed organ.
“This is not just a surgical success — it’s a step forward for reconstructive medicine in our region,” said Dr. Sajal Mitra, Dean of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences.
The surgical team included Dr. Mehta, Dr. Mahakalkar, Dr. Ashwini Panditrao, Dr. Dev Patel, Dr. Abhiram Mundle, Dr. Kanwarbir, and Dr. Pallavi, with anesthesia support from Dr. Anjali Bhure and team. Hospital logistics were coordinated by Dr. Nitin Deosthale.
Surgery at No Cost, Thanks to Government Schemes
This life-changing procedure was conducted free of cost under public health initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana, ensuring even patients from underprivileged backgrounds get access to advanced medical care.
“This is about restoring hope,” Dr. Mehta emphasized. “It’s the power of medicine to give someone their dignity back.”
Surgical Highlights – Recreating Manhood
Forearm Tissue Used: Skin and tissue from the forearm shaped into a new organ
Urethra Built In: Urine-passing tube created inside the structure
Transplant to Groin: Reconstructed penis attached to the groin region
Blood Vessels Joined: Microscopic connections ensured blood supply
Nerves Attached: For restored feeling and natural function
