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Glans resurfacing for penile CIS

Nature Reviews Urology volume 7, page 646 (2010)Cite this article

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The best approach to managing carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the glans is currently unclear. These premalignant lesions are considered amenable to penis-preserving therapies, and a number of minimally invasive interventions, such as topical chemotherapy, laser ablation therapy and cryotherapy, have been proposed for use in this setting. However, high recurrence rates (up to 30%) and the need for repeat treatments suggest that these interventions may not be optimal.

Glans resurfacing is a reconstructive surgical technique that has been adapted as a treatment for glanular CIS, yielding good oncologic and cosmetic outcomes. Most studies have only evaluated this procedure as a secondary treatment in patients who fail to respond to minimally invasive techniques. In a new study by Shabbir and colleagues, total (TGR) and partial (PGR) glans resurfacing have shown promising outcomes as primary treatments for glanular CIS.

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  1. Shabbir, M. et al. Glans resurfacing for the treatment of carcinoma in situ of the penis: surgical technique and outcomes. Eur. Urol. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2010.09.039

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Warde, N. Glans resurfacing for penile CIS. Nat Rev Urol 7, 646 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2010.196

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