Removal of penile tumours
Tumours of the penis are very rare diseases. They are usually noticed because of inflammatory growths or indurations. Surgical removal of the tumour is the treatment of choice.
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Penile cancer
Everything you need to know about penile cancer
Prof. Lahme uses sketches to explain the symptoms, stages, treatment options, risk factors and chances of a cure for penile cancer. You will learn when organ-preserving procedures are possible, when parts of the penis have to be removed and what role the lymph nodes play in penile carcinoma.
- Anatomy of the penis simply explained
- Where does penile carcinoma develop?
- Why a biopsy is important
- Organ-preserving treatment & laser therapy
- When is partial removal necessary?
- Course of partial penectomy
- Effects on sexual function & urination
- When does the penis have to be removed completely?
- Urethral diversion & life after the operation
- Significance of the lymph nodes in penile carcinoma
- Summary & chances of a cure
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Urology specialist
Medical director of the Goldstadt-Privatklinik.
Specialist for Urology, Mini-PCNL and robot-assisted da Vinci procedures.
Member in Scientific Societies and Reviewer of scientific journals.
Creation Date: 08.03.2020Modification date: 08.06.2026
