Transperineal ultrasound as a reliable tool in the assessment of membranous urethra length in radical prostatectomy patients.

To evaluate the usefulness of transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) as a method of membranous urethra length (MUL) measurement and investigate whether preoperative (MULpre) and postoperative (MULpost) would be associated with the degree and time of urinary continence recovery after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). 84 patients who underwent LRP between January 2017 and December 2018 were selected for final analysis. All patients had preoperative and postoperative measurement of MUL in TPUS.

Primary penile cancer organ sparing treatment.

Introduction: Surgical treatment of penile cancer is usually associated with mutilation; alterations in self-esteem and body image; affecting sexual and urinary functions; and declined health-related quality of life. Recently, organ sparing treatment has appeared and led to limiting these complications.

Material And Methods: An extensive review of the literature concerning penile-preserving strategies was conducted.