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Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) was initially described by Rukstalis and Chodak in 1992. Laparoscopic RPLND was used for staging purposes; however, at select centers, laparoscopic RPLND has evolved…

The primary objectives when dealing with newly diagnosed penile cancer are complete resection of the primary penile tumor and assessment of the inguinal and pelvic lymph nodes (LNs). The primary…

Introduction Penile surgery for Peyronie disease is continually evolving. Since the publication of the last edition of this surgical atlas, there has been a paradigm shift in our approach to…

Proximal hypospadias repair remains a challenging reconstructive procedure for even the most seasoned pediatric urologist. Complication rates range between 20% and 60%. Although the basic steps are similar to those…

Laser treatment of penile lesions began in the 1980s. Laser phototherapy has been applied to both benign and malignant penile lesions. Over the intervening decades, many studies have been published…

Priapism is a pathologic condition consisting of prolonged penile erection unrelated to sexual arousal or desire. Incidence rates of 0.34 to 5.34 per 100,000 person-years have been estimated among the…

Genital injuries are rare, but their impact can have devastating consequences to a patient’s physical and psychological health, impacting both sexual and reproductive function. The goal of surgical repair is…

Introduction and Preoperative Considerations If a testis has not descended into the scrotum by 6 months of age, surgical treatment should be considered. A child with bilateral nonpalpable testes should…

Preoperative Preparation and Planning Penile cancer is a relatively uncommon diagnosis among men in the United States and Europe and primarily occurs in older uncircumcised men and in locations with…