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English-language reports (2000-2022), incorporating patient-reported or objective clinical outcome measures, were eligible. Studies of nonsurgical treatment strategies and those in the context of metastatic disease were excluded. Data were compiled and analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty-six studies were included. Sexual function was the most studied outcome (754 pooled respondents; 19 studies), most frequently with the original 15-item and abridged 5-item International Index of Erectile Function. Preservation of erectile function following OSS is generally described, with some reduction in overall sexual satisfaction cited. Heterogeneous assessment of voiding function with little preoperative evaluation render interstudy comparison difficult. Most patients appear able to void from a standing position following OSS, with spraying the most common symptom. Maintenance of some sensory function is described with both split-thickness skin grafting and urethral glanduloplasty following radical glansectomy. Limited studies suggest reasonable patient satisfaction with genital cosmesis post-OSS. A negative impact on HRQoL is described in most studies following penile cancer surgery, variably correlated with aggressiveness of penile surgery and addition of lymphadenectomy. Anxiety, depression, and reduced self-esteem have been reported in penile cancer survivors. Relationship well-being varies, with some survivors reporting this to be unchanged.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>OSS can preserve elements of sexual, urinary, and sensory function, supporting advantages over radical penectomy for eligible patients. However, a comprehensive understanding remains limited due to small, heterogeneous patient cohorts, challenges in obtaining premorbid data, and variability in outcome measures. 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