Early detection and treatment of cancer of the penis becomes, the better are the chances of recovery. The treatment of penile cancer depends on the tumor type and disease stage, ie after the spread of the tumor growth (depth, lymph node involvement) distant metastases.

The operation is for the initial stages and all the advanced stages (I to III), the first therapeutic option for penile cancer. Depending on the tumor size ranging from sole removal of the penile cancer (foreskin circumcision, laser therapy) up to a complete amputation of the penis. The high risk of tumor relapse (recurrence), justifies the operation, the foundation of any healing process, and no unnecessary "mutilation" is. The inguinal lymph nodes are generally removed in the detection of metastases with. During the middle stages of the disease of penile cancer is a significantly higher risk for lymph node metastases than in the early stages. Therefore, the inguinal lymph nodes are then removed preventively. Combined methods of radiation therapy and / or chemotherapy are palliative in advanced penile cancer are used, that is to relieve pain and shrink tumors.