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[Glandectomy with cutaneous thigh graft]
Roberto Molina Escudero1, Ignacio Moncada Iribarren2, Álvaro Páez Borda3
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España; Servicio Urología, Hospital Universitario Sanitas la Zarzuela, Madrid, España.
Revista Internacional De Andrologia
|January 4, 2020
Summary
This study presents a penile cancer treatment using glandectomy and skin grafts, preserving function and appearance. Patients achieved disease-free status with high satisfaction, demonstrating a viable organ-sparing approach.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Penile cancer predominantly affects males in their sixth decade.
- Traditional treatments like amputation have significant functional and psychological impacts.
- There is a need for effective organ-preserving techniques.
Observation:
- Two male patients with glans squamous cell carcinoma were treated.
- The procedure involved glandectomy followed by reconstruction with a free thigh skin graft.
- Pathological analysis confirmed superficial squamous cell carcinoma.
Findings:
- Both patients were disease-free six months post-surgery.
- Patients reported high satisfaction with the cosmetic and functional outcomes.
- The technique demonstrated adequate oncological control without increased morbidity.
Implications:
- Glandectomy with free thigh skin graft is a promising organ-sparing option for superficial glans penile cancer.
- This approach offers a favorable balance between oncological safety and functional/cosmetic results.
- It may reduce the need for radical penile amputation, improving patient quality of life.
