Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

External Female Genitals01:15

External Female Genitals

The vulva encompasses the external structures of the female reproductive system. At the forefront is the monpubis, a cushion of fatty tissue atop the pubic bone. Once puberty sets in, this area typically grows hair. Extending from just behind the mons pubis are the labia majora (labia = 'lips'; majora = 'larger'), which are larger skin fs olds coated with hair. Nestled within are the labia minora (labia = 'lips'; minora = 'smaller'), which are thinner, more pigmented, and hairless. While the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

From models to medicine: advanced preclinical systems and AI enabling RNA therapeutics in triple-negative breast cancer.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2026
Same author

The application of EPSiT in pilonidal sinus disease: an international Delphi consensus study endorsed by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).

Techniques in coloproctology·2025
Same author

Buccal micronucleus cytome assay to evaluate cyto-genotoxic effects of occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs: application on a large sample size of workers furnished by an Italian network of oncological hospitals.

Archives of toxicology·2025
Same author

A Copernican revolution of multigenic analysis: A retrospective study on clinical exome sequencing in unclear genetic disorders.

Computational and structural biotechnology journal·2024
Same author

Bioarchaeology aids the cultural understanding of six characters in search of their agency (Tarquinia, ninth-seventh century BC, central Italy).

Scientific reports·2024
Same author

Metal(loid)s and Rare Earth Elements in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile (1813) banquettes.

Marine pollution bulletin·2024
Same journal

Comment on "Impact of DJ stenting on subacute renal recovery after flexible ureterorenoscopy" by Ecer et al.

World journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Internal urethrotomy versus Optilume™ drug-coated balloon dilatation for the management of anterior urethral strictures: morbidity comparison of the techniques.

World journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Comparison of MRI-guided in-bore and fusion biopsy for small PI-RADS 4 prostate lesions.

World journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Sarcopenia is associated with poor survival among patients with non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma and venous tumor thrombus.

World journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Comment on "effects of vascular photo-biomodulation on inflammatory and immunological biomarkers in people living with HIV" by Zuber et al.

World journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Interpretable machine learning model of contrast-enhanced CT radiomics for predicting post-BCG recurrence in high-grade non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

World journal of urology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Laparoscopic Oocyte Retrieval and Cryopreservation during Vaginoplasty for Treatment of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome
11:53

Laparoscopic Oocyte Retrieval and Cryopreservation during Vaginoplasty for Treatment of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome

Published on: May 10, 2022

A modified approach for feminizing genitoplasty.

A Savanelli1, F Alicchio, C Esposito

  • 1Chair of Pediatric Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples, Via Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy. savanell@unina.it.

World Journal of Urology
|July 3, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study highlights using the prepuce

More Related Videos

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
07:11

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants

Published on: May 23, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Laparoscopic Oocyte Retrieval and Cryopreservation during Vaginoplasty for Treatment of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome
11:53

Laparoscopic Oocyte Retrieval and Cryopreservation during Vaginoplasty for Treatment of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome

Published on: May 10, 2022

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
07:11

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants

Published on: May 23, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Genitourinary reconstruction
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can lead to virilization of external genitalia.
  • Surgical reconstruction is often necessary for cosmetic and functional outcomes.
  • Previous methods have limitations in achieving adequate length and form.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of using the mucosal layer of preputial skin for enhanced penile flap length.
  • To reconstruct the vaginal introitus and labia minora in children with CAH.
  • To assess the cosmetic and early functional results of this genitoplasty technique.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 14 patients (6 months-4 years) undergoing one-stage external genitalia reconstruction.
  • Utilized the mucosal layer of the prepuce as an extended flap for labia minora and vaginal reconstruction.
  • Performed subcutaneous reduction clitoroplasty and perineal sagittal approach.

Main Results:

  • Satisfactory cosmetic appearance of external genitalia in most patients.
  • Achieved a mean vaginal caliber of 10 Hegar (range 6-14).
  • One case of distal vaginal stenosis observed; no urinary incontinence reported.

Conclusions:

  • The described genitoplasty technique using preputial skin offers good cosmetic results.
  • Longer-term functional evaluation is necessary, particularly regarding sexual function and fertility.
  • This method provides a viable option for clitorolabial and vaginal reconstruction in CAH.