Urethra reconstruction following resection of penile leiomyosarcoma.
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor, particularly in genital area. We present a case of penile lyomyosarcoma. Surgical treatment involved subcutaneous penectomy, preserving a sensate skin envelope, bilateral groin dissection and perineal urethrostomy. Reconstruction of the urethra and soft tissue was carried out using a free radial forearm flap. We believe that subcutaneous penectomy should be considered as a treatment option in selected cases of penile tumor as this facilitates urethral reconstruction.
Dabernig
Jörg
J
Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. joerg.dabernig@gmx.at
Schumacher
Oliver
O
Shelley
Odhran P
OP
Dabernig
Werner
W
Schaff
Jürgen
J
D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods