Penile Sparing Techniques For Penile Cancer

Postgrad Med. 2020 Dec;132(sup4):42-51. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1822052. Epub 2020 Nov 8.

Abstract

Penile cancers are rare malignancies. Traditional surgical options, including partial and total penectomy, can dramatically affect a patient's quality of life and mental health. In select patients, penile sparing techniques (PST) have the potential to remove the primary tumor with comparable oncologic outcomes while maintaining penile length, sexual function, and urinary function. In this review, we aim to discuss the indications, advantages, and outcomes of the various PST currently available for men seeking an organ-preserving option for their penile cancer.

Keywords: Penile cancer; conservative therapy; organ sparing; penile cancer outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Erectile Dysfunction / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Male
  • Men's Health
  • Mohs Surgery / methods
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Penile Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Penile Neoplasms / pathology
  • Penile Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Penile Neoplasms / therapy
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Risk Factors
  • Urination Disorders / prevention & control
  • Urogenital Surgical Procedures / methods*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents