Radical penectomy was the removal of the entire penis. This may include the parts of the penis which is extended into the pelvis. Passing urine will be accomplished by creating a new opening for the urethra, the tube which will carry urine from the bladder. Based on how much of the penis was affected, the patient can be able to have only tumor & a small amount of the healthy around tissue was removed, some men will have only the tip of the penis removed. For others who are suffering with more advanced cancer, the whole penis should be removed.
PROCEDURE: Surgery was the main treatment for most of the penile cancers, but occasionally radiation therapy will be also used, either instead of or in addition to the surgery. Other local treatment procedures may also be used for the early-stage tumors. Chemotherapy can be given used for some larger tumors or if the cancer has been spread.
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This procedure was performed under general anesthetic.
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The patient should placed in supine position.
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The whole penis was removed, sparing the proximal urethra, (if it was not involved).
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The urethral meatus was opened onto the perineum.
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Hemostatic dressings were placed.
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Specimen was sent to histo-pathologist.
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Indwelling catheter was inserted.
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Then dressing was applied, it will be removed after 72 hours.
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Your catheter will be removed at Day 3.
Bleeding will be a possible complication, long-term risk of a meatal stenosis, was infection of the wound can occur & immediate attention will be required. If wound which swells immediately, puss and fever contact doctor immediately.
After surgery patient will have a scar where your penis was removed. They will have the opening in between the anus and the scrotum for the urine to pass through. They can sit down on the toilet to pass the urine.
