Local Treatment ofPenile Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Authors:
  • NMNicola Maffei
    Nicola Maffei
  • IPIgor Piacentini
    Igor Piacentini
  • NRNajati Al Rabi
    Najati Al Rabi
  • MCMaria Angela Cerruto
    Maria Angela Cerruto
  • WAWalter Artibani
    Walter Artibani
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Abstract
Treatment of primary tumour represents one of the main issues in the management of squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. Radical surgery assures the best results in terms of oncological radicality but causes important anatomical and functional limitations and a significant quality of life compromise. It is possible to suggest a penile-sparing treatment in the presence of small size and low stage tumours. The local recurrence rates seem higher than radical surgery and the functional and aesthetic results are not excellent in all cases. Moreover, radiotherapy seems to have a negligible percentage of local complications.