Phalloplasty After Weight Loss: A New Flap Design
Author Information
Author(s): van der Sluis Wouter B., Ronkes Brechje L., Bouman Mark-Bram
Primary Institution: Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can massive weight loss facilitate new flap designs in phalloplasty?
Conclusion
Massive weight loss can enable unique flap designs for phalloplasty that were previously impossible.
Supporting Evidence
- Phalloplasty with urethral lengthening is complex and has a high complication rate.
- The patient had lost 50 kgs, which contributed to skin laxity.
- The tube-in-tube design is typically not used for groin-based flaps.
Takeaway
If someone loses a lot of weight, it can help doctors create a special type of surgery to make a new penis that works better.
Methodology
A case report detailing the surgical procedure and outcomes of a transgender man undergoing phalloplasty with a tube-in-tube SCIA-based flap after significant weight loss.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 44-year-old transgender man with a history of significant weight loss and multiple previous surgeries.
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