Sexual Function After Laser Therapy for Penile Cancer: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Penile cancer is rare but rising in incidence. Any optimal treatment must balance oncologic control with preservation of sexual and urinary function.

Objectives

To evaluate sexual function, patient satisfaction, and oncologic outcomes after carbon dioxide (CO₂), neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG), and thulium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Tm:YAG) laser therapies for penile cancer.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020. We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ClinicalTrials.gov, and conference proceedings from January 2000 to 5 February 2025 for observational studies reporting sexual function after laser therapy. Risk of bias was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale

SUBMITTER: Ariamanesh P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12691219 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature