Our penile cancer information

A glansectomy involves the removal of the tissue at the end of the penis called the glans, usually in the area under the foreskin. The operation may make the penis slightly shorter than before the surgery but the basic shape will stay the same.

This information is for patients who need surgery to remove the lymph nodes in the groin. The operation is called groin lymph node dissection. The surgery is one of the treatments offered to men with cancer of the penis (penile cancer).

This information is for men who have cancer of the penis and who need surgery to remove the entire penis. This is called a total penectomy.

This information is for patients who have cancer of the penis and need surgery to remove a part of the penis. This is called a partial penectomy.

Penile cancer is a rare cancer. The exact cause of the disease is not known. However, there are some factors which appear to increase risk of the disease.

This information tells you about the treatment that has been recommended for you by your doctor. 5FU (fluorouracil) cream is a treatment for your condition. It is a medicine which is used to treat superficial pre-malignant or pre-cancerous skin lesions.

This is an information sheet about VEILND which is a 'keyhole surgery' operation to remove a chain or group of lymph nodes, rather than a single lymph node, together with the surrounding body tissues in the groin).

The insertion of an inflatable penile prosthesis is reserved for patients who have tried all other options to regain their erections, but they have failed, or treatments have been unacceptable. It is also used in patients with Peyronie’s disease, and priapism.

The insertion of a malleable penile prosthesis is reserved for patients who have tried all other options to regain their erections but they have not worked or have found them unacceptable. It is also used in patients with Peyronie’s disease, priapism and incontinence. A malleable penile prosthesis allows patients to have a firm erection so that they can continue having a sex life.

This information sheet tells you about what happens when you come for a robotic pelvic lymph node dissection under general anaesthetic. It explains what is involved and the benefits and risks. It may make you think of things you would like to discuss with your doctor.