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ReviewInternational journal of impotence research2026

The evolution of penile reconstructive techniques in urology.

Mehmet Hamza Gultekin, Abdullah Al-Mitwalli, Wai Gin Lee, David Ralph

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Review in International journal of impotence research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Mehmet Hamza GultekinDepartment of Urology, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6111-2987
Abdullah Al-MitwalliDepartment of Urology, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.
Wai Gin LeeDepartment of Urology, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2199-5364
David RalphDepartment of Urology, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom. dralph@andrology.co.uk.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The need to enhance the quality of life and functionality of patients with a number of diseases, such as congenital abnormalities, traumas, and gender incongruence, has contributed to a significant development in the field of male genital reconstructive surgery. This article highlights the roots of penile reconstructive surgeries over history, emphasizing innovative achievements that have shaped modern practices. Critical advancements that have improved surgical accuracy and post-operative care are examined, including new imaging modalities, penile prosthesis implantation, and complete phallic reconstruction. In terms of future improvements in genital reconstructive surgery, the combination of tissue engineering and microsurgery offers the potential to further improve the field.

Indexed as

PenisPlastic Surgery ProceduresUrologic Surgical Procedures, MaleHistory, 20th CenturyHistory, 21st CenturyHumansMalePenile ImplantationPenile Prosthesis

Identifiers

PMID40931096
PMCPMC12999490

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