Surgery of the penis and prepuce

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Urology
• Surgical Science

Background:

• Penile and preputial conditions encompass a range of injuries, anomalies, and diseases.
• Common issues include phimosis, paraphimosis, priapism, and neoplastic growths.
• Specific conditions like "summer sores" (equine squamous cell carcinoma) also require targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive overview of current treatments for penile and preputial pathologies.
• To describe various surgical procedures applicable to these conditions.
• To discuss the management of specific issues such as hemospermia.

Main Methods:

• Review of established and novel surgical techniques for penile and preputial conditions.
• Description of procedures including preputiotomy, reefing, penile retraction, amputation, and relocation.
• Discussion of non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments, such as urethrotomy for hemospermia.

Main Results:

• Surgical interventions provide effective solutions for a spectrum of penile and preputial problems.
• Specific techniques are delineated for conditions ranging from congenital anomalies to traumatic injuries and tumors.
• Urethrotomy is presented as a viable treatment for hemospermia.

Conclusions:

• A range of effective surgical and medical treatments exist for penile and preputial diseases.
• The choice of treatment depends on the specific diagnosis, including injuries, tumors, and functional impairments.
• Further research may refine existing techniques and explore new therapeutic avenues for urogenital conditions.