Medical and Surgical Uses of the Prepuce

Abstract

The human prepuce is a highly specialised tissue which plays a fundamental role in the general aspect of the external genitalia. Beside its natural protective, mechanical, immunological and erogenous functions, it also represents a valid source of tissue in various conditions and is considered a reservoir of regenerative cells. The aim of the present chapter is to provide an overview of its possible uses in order to highlight its importance for both medical and surgical purposes.