Surgery for Urethral Cancer
R. Jeffrey Karnes, Rodney H. Breau, Deborah J. Lightner
20100701
2010 Aug 1
Urol Clin North Am
Surgery for Urethral Cancer
Urol Clin North Am. 2010 Aug;37(3):445-457, R. Jeffrey Karnes, Rodney H. Breau, Deborah J. Lightner
Abstract
Abstract
Primary urethral cancers represent less than 1% of genitourinary malignancy. Given this is an uncommon disease, there are limited data to guide diagnostic and treatment strategies. Surgical extirpation remains the standard for most patients, with the addition of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in select patients. The surgical approach to urethral cancer depends largely on the location and extent of the tumor.