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This study introduces microlaparoscopy to enhance male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. This technique improves safety by allowing direct visualization during neovaginal cavity creation, reducing the risk of rectal injury.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gender Affirming Surgery

Background:

  • Male-to-female surgery aims to create female genitalia with cosmetic and functional results.
  • Current techniques for neovaginal cavity creation often involve blind dissection, posing a risk of rectal injury.

Observation:

  • The creation of a neovaginal cavity is a critical and challenging step in male-to-female surgery.
  • Blind dissection during this procedure carries a significant risk of severe intraoperative complications, particularly rectal injury.

Findings:

  • Microlaparoscopy enables direct visualization of perineal dissection from within the peritoneal cavity.
  • This technique significantly mitigates the risk of rectal injury during neovaginal cavity creation.

Implications:

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  • Microlaparoscopy offers a simple, non-invasive method to enhance surgical safety in male-to-female procedures.
  • The addition of only 15 minutes to the operation time makes this a practical advancement for gender-affirming surgery.