Complete transection of the urethra and corpora cavernosa: a complication after laparoscopic repair (TEP) of an inguinal hernia.
Complete transection of both corpora cavernosa and the urethra is a very rare condition in urology. We report the case of a 59-year-old man with complete transection of the corpora cavernosa and the urethra during a laparoscopic repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia.
Department of Urology, Essen Medical School, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Germany. christian.rehme@uk-essen.de.
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Department of Urology, Essen Medical School, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Germany.
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Department of Urology, Essen Medical School, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45122, Essen, Germany.
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D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
Inguinal hernia; Penile amputation; TEP