Man nine hour operation at Tygerberg Hospital , South Africa . The penis was donated to the hospital by the family of an organ donor . Nerves and blood vessels were connected by a team of surgeons . Patient made 'rapid ' recovery and has regained all functions in the organ . Five weeks after operation was even able to to resume sexual relationship . Surgeons are now appealing for more penis donors following the success .
Man underwent nine hour operation at Tygerberg Hospital , South Africa . The penis was donated to the hospital by the family of an organ donor . Nerves and blood vessels were connected by a team of surgeons . Patient made 'rapid ' recovery and has regained all functions in the organ . Five weeks after operation was even able to to resume sexual relationship . Surgeons are now appealing for more penis donors following the success .