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[Surgical procedures in penis cancer]
S Simion1, F Ticmeanu, M Petrutescu
1Clinica de Chirurgie a Spitalului Clinic Colentina, Bucureşti.
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|May 7, 2003
Summary
This study analyzed 16 penile cancer patients treated between 1980-1999. Surgical outcomes were favorable, with complications managed conservatively, indicating effective treatment for squamous cell carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Dermatopathology
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of penile cancer cases at Colentina Surgical Clinic (1980-1999).
- 16 patients diagnosed with penile cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) were included.
- Majority of patients (13) were referred from Colentina Dermatological Clinic.
Purpose:
- To evaluate surgical management and outcomes for penile cancer.
- To analyze patient demographics, including age and phimosis prevalence.
- To assess postoperative complications and long-term follow-up results.
Summary:
- 16 patients with penile cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) underwent surgery.
- Procedures included partial/total penile amputation with lymphadenectomy or emasculation.
- Mean patient age was 64; 10 cases had phimosis.
- Postoperative complications (lymphedema, lymphorrhagia) in 3 patients were managed conservatively.
- All patients showed favorable evolution during 1-3 years of follow-up.
Impact:
- Provides insights into surgical treatment strategies for penile cancer.
- Highlights the importance of lymphadenectomy in penile cancer management.
- Demonstrates the feasibility of conservative management for postoperative complications.
- Contributes to understanding long-term outcomes in penile cancer patients.