Precancerous conditions information
PeIN (penile intraepithelial neoplasia) [PDF, 104 KB]
PeIN (penile intraepithelial neoplasia) means there are abnormal cells or growths that can look like ulcers or warts on the surface of the skin of the penis. These abnormal cells or growths may become cancerous and spread into nearby normal tissue if not treated.
Imiquimod (Aldara 5%) cream for penile cancer [PDF, 104 KB]
Your doctor has recommended Imiquimod (Aldara 5%) cream as a treatment for your condition. It is a medicine which is used to treat superficial pre-malignant skin conditions which may develop into cancer.
5FU cream for penile cancer (fluorouracil 5% cream) [PDF, 110 KB]
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.
Glans resurfacing [PDF, 392 KB]
This information sheet tells you about what happens when you come for a glans resurfacing under a 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/s.
Penile cancer information
Cancer of the penis (penile cancer) [PDF, 112 KB]
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.
Glansectomy: Surgery for cancer of the penis [PDF, 244 KB]
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.
Partial penectomy [PDF, 115 KB]
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.
Total penectomy [PDF, 115 KB]
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.
Groin lymph node dissection surgery for penile cancer [PDF, 338 KB]
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).
Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (VEILND) for penile cancer [PDF, 175 KB]
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).
Robotic pelvic node dissection for penile cancer (unilateral or bilateral) [PDF, 198 KB]
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.
Prosthesis information
Malleable (semi-rigid) penile prosthesis [PDF, 218 KB]
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.
Infrapubic inflatable penile prosthesis [PDF, 136 KB]
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.