Inguinal Recurrence Following Therapeutic Lymphadenectomy for Node Positive Penile Carcinoma: Outcome and Implications for Management

Most inguinal recurrence following therapeutic lymphadenectomy in pN+ penile carcinoma occurs within a short time. Patients experiencing such a recurrence have a poor outcome with limited salvage options. Patients with 3 or more unilateral metastatic inguinal nodes and/or extranodal extension and/or pelvic nodal involvement represent a high risk group that may benefit from multimodality treatment.