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The case for centralization of care in penile cancer — respecting geographical needs

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Centralization of care for penile cancer has been underscored in the 2023 updated EAU–ASCO guidelines. Expertise consolidation enhances patient care, addressing penile cancer complexities from diagnosis to treatment. Centralization initiatives, like the European Reference Networks, and dedicated scientific societies have crucial roles in guiding centralized care pathways to ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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This work was carried out on behalf of the Global Society of Rare Genitourinary Tumors (GSRGT).

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  1. Department of Urology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy

    Giuseppe Basile

  2. Department of Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy

    Andrea Necchi

  3. Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Urologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India

    Gagan Prakash

  4. Medical Oncology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fes, Morocco

    Karima Oualla

  5. Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA

    Philippe E. Spiess

  6. Department of Genitourinary Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA

    Peter A. S. Johnstone

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Basile, G., Necchi, A., Prakash, G. et al. The case for centralization of care in penile cancer — respecting geographical needs. Nat Rev Urol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-024-00879-7

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