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BBC Penis transplant
[[Fournier gangrene]] can also be a reason for penectomy and/or orchiectomy.<ref name=WP/>
== Penis transplant ==
In 2015, a team of South African surgeons has performed the world's first successful penis transplant. The doctors said the patient has made a full recovery. His penis had to be [[Amputation|amputated]] after [[complication]]s arose from a [[Ulwaluko|traditional circumcision]].<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-31885361
|title=First 'successful' penis transplant in South Africa
|last=Harding
|first=Andrew
|website=BBC
|date=2015-03-14
|accessdate=2024-02-02
}}</ref>
{{REF}}