In a shocking incident from Texas, a man named Herschel Rolls underwent surgery for bladder cancer, only to discover post-operation that his penis had been mistakenly removed. His wife, Thelema, initially reassured him that the cancer was gone, but soon delivered the devastating news that left him furious.

Rolls and his wife claim that the medical team failed to inform them about the possibility of such a drastic measure during the procedure. Thelema expressed that they should have been warned about the risks involved, allowing them to make an informed decision.

The surgeon involved argued that there were indications the cancer had spread to the penis, prompting the decision to remove it. However, pathology results later revealed that the tissue was cancer-free. The two doctors implicated, John S. Dryden and Farid Khouri, have denied any wrongdoing.

Joel Steed, the doctors' attorney, stated that Rolls had been informed about the potential need for the removal if the cancer spread. He defended the surgeons' actions, claiming they acted to save the patient's life based on the tissue observed during surgery. Rolls subsequently filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Clinics of North Texas, which was settled out of court in 2003. This case continues to raise critical questions about medical negligence and patient consent.