The aim of the present study was to evaluate the overall scar satisfaction and quality of life in the conservative surgical treatment of penis cancer with reconstruction according to the Bracka technique. In order to do this, we passed out the questionnaire «Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire» and the IIEF-15 questionnaire. From 2015 to 2017, 5 conventional glandectomy and reconstruction according to the Bracka technique were performed. 100% of the patients were very satisfied with the result, were slightly aware of the presence of the wound and lacked discomfort in relation to the scar. Regarding the quality of sexual life, an average improvement of 18 points was observed in the IIEF-15. We observed improvement in satisfaction of the sexual relationship (P6-8), orgasmic function (P9-10), overall satisfaction (P13-14) and confidence to maintain sexual intercourse (P15). Lesions at the level of the penis represent an important alteration in quality of sexual life. By performing a minimally invasive surgery with subsequent reconstruction, the patient presents a significant improvement in the quality of sexual life.
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