Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty: A Comprehensive Review
Brandon Alba, Ian T. Nolan, Brielle Weinstein, Elizabeth O’Neill, Annie Fritsch, Kristin M. Jacobs, Loren S. Schechter
Abstract
The goals of gender-affirming phalloplasty typically include an aesthetic phallus and scrotum, standing micturition, and/or penetrative intercourse. Phalloplasty can be performed using both free and pedicled flaps. Complications include flap-related healing compromise and urethral issues, including stricture and fistula. Phalloplasty has high patient satisfaction and has demonstrated improvement in quality of life.
Topics & Concepts
PhalloplastyMedicineScrotumPenisSurgeryUrinationInternal medicineUrinary systemReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationNerve Injury and Rehabilitation