Quality of Life for Patients Treated for Penile Cancer

2014177 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jacobien M. Kieffer · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Rosa S. Djajadiningrat · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Erik A. M. van Muilekom · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Niels M. Graafland · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Simon Horenblas · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Neil K. Aaronson · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Abstract

Few differences were observed in sexuality and health related quality of life as a function of primary surgery and lymphadenectomy. However, (partial) penectomy and lymphadenectomy were associated with more problems with orgasm, body image, life interference and urination. Additional longitudinal studies are warranted to evaluate individual changes with time in these outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Genital Health and Disease Urological Disorders and Treatments Sexual function and dysfunction studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 192, Issue 4, pp. 1105-1110

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.04.014

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