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Reconstructive Surgery for Invasive Squamous Carcinoma of the Glans Penis
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European Urology . Oct2007, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p1179-1185. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Abstract: Objectives: We present medium-term outcome data for patients with invasive penile cancer treated with glansectomy and reconstruction with a split-thickness skin graft. Methods: A series of consecutive patients referred with penile malignancies over a 6-yr period were analyzed prospectively. A dedicated histopathologist reviewed all the specimens. After clinical staging, patients with tumours confined to the glans were offered glansectomy. Results: A total of 72 patients (32% of patients, 31% of procedures) underwent glansectomy for penile carcinoma. Of these, 65 patients were new diagnoses and seven were recurrences after radiotherapy. The mean follow-up period was 27 mo (range: 4–68 mo). There have been three late local recurrences (4%). Conclusion: Glansectomy appears to be an oncologically safe and effective procedure for patients with glans-confined squamous cell tumours. It preserves maximum phallic length and results in a very satisfactory cosmetic penile appearance after reconstruction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *CANCER invasiveness
*CANCER
*HISTOPATHOLOGY
*PENILE cancer
*DIAGNOSIS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03022838
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Urology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26414478
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2007.02.038