ERN eUROGEN Webinar 02: Late Effects of Penile Cancer - Lymphoedema

This eUROGEN webinar was presented on the 12th November 2019 by Benjamin Ayres, consultant urological surgeon from St. George's Hospital in the UK. He is also the eUROGEN disease-area coordinator for penile cancer. Synopsis: Penile cancer is one of the rare urogenital cancers. It may have a significant impact on physical and psychological well-being of affected males. The extent of lymph node involvement is an important prognostic factor and effective management of regional lymph nodes is key to patient survival. Surgical excision of the affected lymph nodes is often necessary and can be associated with significant morbidity in the long term, causing retention of lymphatic fluid in the subcutaneous tissues of the genital organs and the lower limbs. Genital and lower limb lymphoedema can be debilitating and difficult to manage. This webinar gives an overview of the current state of lymphadenectomy in penile cancer and discusses the long-term management of lymphoedema. eUROGEN is the European Reference Network for rare and complex urorectogenital diseases and conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams of experts are able to diagnose, suggest treatment or surgery, and then provide post-operative and transitional support. We have full members and affiliated partners across the majority of EU Member States. For more information or to contact us: Web: www.eurogen-ern.eu Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @ERN_eUROGEN Facebook:   / erneurogen   YouTube: https://bit.ly/eUROGENyoutube