Organ-sparing surgery in andrology.
- Author:
Song NING-HONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Andrology;
methods;
Humans;
Libido;
Male;
Organ Sparing Treatments;
methods;
Patient Satisfaction;
Penile Neoplasms;
surgery;
Quality of Life;
Self Concept;
Testicular Neoplasms;
surgery
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2015;21(12):1059-1063
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Penile and testicular tumors, especially those of the malignant nature, usually require radical excision, which alters the organ image, affects sexual and urinary functions, and consequently undermines the self-confidence and quality of life of the patient. Recent studies show that organ-sparing surgery can be an alternative to radical excision for superficial tumors and small masses. Penis-sparing surgery (PSS) has been indicated for superficial penile cancer, such as Tis and T1a lesions, and testis-sparing surgery (TSS) is feasible for benign small bilateral or solitary testicular masses (TIN). Long-term follow-ups after PSS or TSS show that the patients may retain a satisfactory appearance of the organ as well as desirable sexual and reproductive functions.
