This latest book within the Management of Urology series provides a concise and up to date overview of all aspects of penile cancer care. It is an ideal resource for urological trainees and established clinicians seeking an easy-to-digest summary of the topics covered, particularly for those working towards their final specialist examinations. Each chapter covers topics from the aetiology and molecular biology of the disease, diagnostic work up of patients and the differing surgical or non-surgical management techniques available. Learning objectives and key reading sections are included within every chapter that reinforce key points and facilitate the reader in developing a deeper understanding of the topic.

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Oliver Brunckhorst is a Urology PhD Fellow at King's College London and a London South Urology Trainee.

Having undertaken his medical training at Imperial College London, Oliver graduated with distinctions in Medical Science, Clinical Science and Clinical Practice and received the Imperial College Faculty of Medicine Prize for his overall finals performance. He additionally, undertook an intercalated BSc at King's College London in Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology graduating with First Class Honours. He subsequently was appointed as a surgical Academic Foundation Doctor at Imperial College London and North West Thames Deanery and subsequently as an NIHR Urology Academic Clinical Fellow at King's College London and London South Urology Deanery. Along with his Urology training he is undertaking a PhD in Urology at King's College London. His interests in academic urology now primarily include wellbeing and quality of life in men's health and cancer, actingas lead co-ordinator for several studies, including the multi- institutional MIND-P prospective cohort study. In addition to this he has focussed on surgical education, curriculum development and the role of non-technical skills in operating theatres. These have resulted in over 50 peer reviewed journal publications to date in high impact journals, along with numerous national and international meeting presentations which have included several best poster prizes. Additionally, he is co-editor of the 'Men's Health and Wellbeing' book and has authored seven book chapters in clinical, education, men's health, and anatomical subjects. Oliver is also a keen educator regularly teaching medical students, as a clinical skills tutor and lecturer on the Surgical Sciences intercalated BSc programme at King's College London. ****

Kamran Ahmed is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a specialist interest in andrology, male fertility and genito-urinary reconstruction surgery. He is currently based at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. He is a clinical Professor at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. He is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer (Hon) at King's College London, UK. Professor Ahmed completed his specialist urology training in London and undertook a clinical fellowship training at University College London Hospital (UCLH) in andrology, men's reconstructive surgery, and infertility management. He holds a PhD degree in Surgical Education from Imperial College London and his research interests include surgical education (curriculum and assessment tools development and validation), men's health & survivorship, sperm retrieval techniques and management of infertility in non-obstructive azoospermia. He has received several awards, and both clinical and educational grants, from organisations, including the European Association of Urology, the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons, the NationalInstitute for Health Research, the Coptcoat Charity, and Pelican Group.

Prof Ahmed has published widely, with nearly 300 peer-reviewed indexed publications and around 300 national and international conference presentations. He is editor and author of four urological textbooks and has written several book chapters. He roles included the lead for Surgical Sciences iBSc modules at KCL, education lead for EULIS section of European Association of Urology (EAU), board member of Junior ERUS-EAU and tutor on the European Urology Resident Education Programme (EUREP). He has been invited as visiting professor or lecturer to institutions in the USA, Europe, and Middle East. He is currently the Director of IRB (Institutional Review Board) committee at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. He is the research lead for Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE.

Asif Muneer is Professor of Urology and Surgical Andrology at University College London. He is also aCon

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Epidemiology and Etiology of penile cancer.- Pathology of penile cancer.- Diagnostics in penile cancer.- Staging in penile cancer.- Imaging in penile cancer.- Oncological outcomes and prognosis in penile cancer.- Management of penile cancer on glans.- Management of locally advanced penile cancer.- Management of advanced penile cancer.- Superficial lymphadenectomy in penile cancer.- Radical lymphadenectomy in penile cancer.- Radiotherapy in penile cancer.- Chemotherapy in penile cancer.- Palliative care in penile cancer.