학술논문

Microsurgical Gender Affirmation Surgery.
Document Type
Article
Source
Seminars in Plastic Surgery. Nov2022, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p274-284. 11p.
Subject
*GENDER affirmation surgery
*FREE flaps
*BONE lengthening (Orthopedics)
*TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.
*PATIENTS
*OPERATIVE surgery
*SURGICAL complications
Language
ISSN
1535-2188
Abstract
Phalloplasty in the female to male transgender patient is a complex operation aimed at creating a functional and aesthetic phallus, external genitalia, and perineum. Functional goals include standing micturition and sexual function with erogenous and tactile sensation as well as the ability to participate in penetrative intercourse. Functional genital reconstruction relies on creating of a fully lengthened urethra from local tissues as well as the provision for additional length via tissue transplantation. This manuscript will review techniques for the creation of perineal urethral segment as well as primary flaps available for the creation of neophallus. Particular emphasis is given to our preferred method of reconstruction: single-stage urethral lengthening with radial forearm flap phalloplasty including a review of surgical techniques and complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]