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01-12-2017 | Male and Female Surgical Interventions (A Burnett and C Carson, Section Editors)

Surgical Reconstruction After Penile Cancer Surgery

Authors: Jonathan A. Beilan, Neil J. Manimala, Julio Slongo, Aram Loeb, Philippe E. Spiess, Rafael E. Carrion

Published in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Penile cancer is a rare condition that can have a severe negative impact on the quality of life of affected individuals. Treatment for this malignancy has improved over the years with regard to modalities the oncologic team is able to offer as well as the reconstructive options available thereafter. The purposes of this manuscript are to perform a critical review of the current scientific literature and highlight the reconstructive techniques at the forefront of the urologic arena.

Recent Findings

Reconstructive surgery following penile cancer treatment is dependent on the extent of the defect created from local or radical excision of the tumor. Improvements in surgical reconstructive techniques have enabled physicians to minimize post-operative complications such as urethral stricture formation and flap/graft loss.

Summary

Herein, we summarize the updates and improvements of reconstructive surgery following procedures for penile cancer. Advancements in current techniques, ranging from resurfacing of the glans to complex reconstructive phalloplasty procedures, have enabled surgeons to improve the outcomes of their primary goals: to maintain or restore the urinary and sexual function of the phallus while creating a cosmetically acceptable result.

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Title: Surgical Reconstruction After Penile Cancer Surgery
Authors: Jonathan A. Beilan
Neil J. Manimala
Julio Slongo
Aram Loeb
Philippe E. Spiess
Rafael E. Carrion
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Sexual Health Reports / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Electronic ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-017-0134-1

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