Partial penectomy using the targeted vessels ligation: Enhanced a new technique to prevent blood loss and urethral stenosis, case series
We describe a novel surgical strategy, targeted vessel ligation (TVL), that enhances haemostasis and minimizes urethral compression, thereby reducing postoperative complications and preserve urinary and sexual function. The TVL technique involves the precise, individual ligation and cauterization of penile vessels, performed under tourniquet control to create a clean surgical field. Unlike conventional suturing techniques, this approach avoids excessive pressure on the urethra and prevent blood loss. Applied in three patients undergoing partial penectomy, the technique resulted in reduced intraoperative blood loss, no postoperative hemorrhage, no urethral stenosis, and preserved urinary and erectile function over a 7-month follow-up period.
Authors
- Joshua Muhumuza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5121-264X)
- Franck Katembo Sikakulya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8101-273X)
- Bruno Bucca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1321-4211)
- Jeannot Baanitse Munihire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5017-4215)
- Emily Ahmed
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
- University of Goma (CD)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103260
- Primary Topic
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00