Male genital reconstruction for the penile cancer survivor.
OBJECTIVE
Malignant penile lesions are uncommon but represent a challenge for reconstructive surgeons because their treatment has a profound effect on appearance and quality of life of the patient.


RESULTS
Partial or total penectomy remains the gold standard in the treatment of penile carcinoma. However, less invasive options that may improve quality of life are being considered, based on stage and grade of the tumor.


CONCLUSIONS
A variety of surgical options exist for penile cancer treatment. In this article, we review various reconstructive approaches after initial surgical management of penile carcinoma. Regardless of reconstruction method, the goals remain the same: creating a functional and aesthetically acceptable phallus with the ability to void standing and to achieve sexual function.
aDepartment of Urology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia bCentre for Urethral and Genitalia Reconstructive Surgery, Arezzo, Italy cUniversity of Lisbon, School of Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal.
Miroslav L
ML
Djordjevic
Enzo
E
Palminteri
Francisco
F
Martins
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures