Aims and Scope: Although penile cancer is uncommon in the
industrialized world, it is highly prevalent in certain regions of
the globe such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It is
a highly aggressive malignancy which is often associated with a
long delay until diagnosis. This is frequently attributed to shame,
fear, and ignorance of the patient. In more advanced stages, it may
require extensive amputative surgery that is devastating both
physically and psychologically with enormous impact on quality of
life, such as loss of conjugal intimacy and self-esteem. On the
contrary, in the early stages surgical resection and subsequent
disfigurement can be minimized and associated with good cosmetic
results. Therefore, it is both patient's and physician's task to
identify the disease early as the negative impact of the treatment
is undoubtedly reduced. This fact emphasizes the importance of
education of the patient, primary care physician and thepublic in
general, and should get the proper attention from both the medical
and lay media. Simple routine habits like self-examination and
desired hygiene will facilitate early diagnosis and
prevention.Although penile cancer has undergone significant
advances in the field of diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment
in the past two decades, several challenges and controversies still
remain unsolved. Diagnostic evaluation and management of less
clinically evident disease requires better standardization of
practice. Similarly, minimizing adverse sequelae related to
interventions cannot be overemphasized. The implementation of
multidisciplinary centers of excellence focused on the nuances
inherent to an uncommon but aggressive disease will significantly
aid to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. Each
chapter's senior author was hand-selectedas a world class resource
for the area of expertise and for their willingness to share their
surgical insight and wisdom. This book will have contributions from
world-renowned experts in this field from different continents,
providing an international flare and perspective on the recent
developments in the field of diagnosis and treatment penile cancer
as well as reconstruction of the devastating effects of penile
mutilation, including the recent interest in phallic reconstruction
and ultimately penile transplantation for the penile cancer
survivor. This book will also highlight other current challenges
and controversies surrounding this disease, especially those
related to the management of locally advanced and metastatic
involvement.This book, with its multidisciplinary approach, is
intended to provide a comprehensive discussion and benefit every
reader, junior or senior, world over who is interested in and deals
with patients afflicted by penile cancer, including the urologic
oncologist, the radiation oncologist, the medical oncologist, the
urology resident, and last but not least the primary care
physician.
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