Cancer sufferer, 64, receives first successful penis transplant in the US after 15-hour operation – but says he's too afraid to look at the results
Thomas Manning, 64, (pictured) underwent America's first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, enduring 15-hours on the operating table---Thomas Manning, 64, (pictured) underwent America's first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, enduring 15-hours on the operating table
A cancer sufferer has received America's first ever penis transplant after undergoing experimental surgery to attach a dead man's member.
Thomas Manning, 64, (pictured) underwent America's first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, enduring 15-hours on the operating table---Thomas Manning, 64, (pictured) underwent America's first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, enduring 15-hours on the operating table
Dr. Curtis L. Cetrulo (pictured), a leader of the surgical team, at Massachusetts General Hospital said transplants can transform and even save lives
- Thomas Manning underwent surgery after diagnosed with penile cancer
- Doctors spotted a growth on his penis after the patient, 64, suffered an accident at work involving heavy equipment
- Medics removed most of the organ leaving him with a one-inch stump
- Mr Manning said he'd been unable to urinate standing up or engage in an intimate relationship after the life-saving operation
- A donor penis was eventually found and he endured 15-hour surgery
- Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital performed operation for free
- Mr Manning said the transplant operation had 'quite literally saved his life'
- Patient added he had a 'second chance' he never believed was possible
- His surgeons said that they are 'cautiously optimistic' after the operation
- Concern for combat veterans with similar injuries due to rising suicides
A cancer sufferer has received America's first ever penis transplant after undergoing experimental surgery to attach a dead man's member.
Thomas Manning, 64, underwent the revolutionary operation at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, enduring an incredible 15-hours on the operating table.
The surgery was carried out as part of a study to help combat victims, cancer patients and those injured in accidents, reports the New York Times.
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Mr Manning, who is not married and does not have any children, said the operation had 'quite literally saved his life'.
'In 2012, my life changed forever when I suffered a debilitating work accident, followed by a devastating cancer diagnosis,' he said, in a statement.
'Today, I begin a new chapter filled with personal hope and hope for others who have suffered genital injuries, particularly for our service members who put their lives on the line and suffer serious damage as a result.'
He added that the ground-breaking surgery allowed him a 'second chance' he had never believed was possible.
Doctors had first noticed Mr Manning was suffering from cancer after he suffered severe injuries in an accident at work involving heavy equipment. During his treatment, medics noticed a growth on his penis and he was later diagnosed with an aggressive form of penile cancer.
