[Organ-preserving therapy for penile carcinoma]

Urologe A. 2014 Sep;53(9):1316-21. doi: 10.1007/s00120-014-3525-1.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In recent years, a definite change towards organ-sparing, reconstructive local treatment of penile cancer has been observed. Surgical treatment aims to achieve margin-free resections with risk-adapted much smaller safety margins. Thus, the penile structures are preserved as far as possible or reconstructed in order to achieve a functionally and cosmetically satisfactory result. The oncological safety concerning tumor-free survival is not compromised. However, a higher rate of local recurrences has to be accepted.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Organ Sparing Treatments / methods*
  • Organs at Risk / surgery*
  • Penile Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Penile Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Recovery of Function
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods*