[Anatomic, functional and identity results after clitoris transposition].

Area of Science:

• Medical Sciences
• Surgical Procedures
• Women's Health

Background:

• Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects millions of young women annually.
• Psychological, identity, and sexual consequences of FGM are increasingly recognized.
• Reconstructive surgery offers a potential treatment pathway for FGM survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the anatomical, psychological, identity, and functional outcomes of reconstructive surgery for FGM survivors.
• To evaluate patient motivations and satisfaction with the Pierre Foldes surgical technique.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective monocentric study including thirty FGM survivors.
• Patients were evaluated post-surgery to assess motivations and outcomes.
• Surgical results were analyzed regarding femininity, anatomy, psychology, and functionality.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements reported in anatomical (96%), identity (88%), psychological (96%), and sexual (88%) aspects post-surgery.
• The primary motivation for surgery was the pursuit of feminine identity (77%).
• Long-term follow-up was available for twenty-six patients.

Conclusions:

• The Pierre Foldes technique demonstrates significant benefits for FGM survivors.
• Reconstructive surgery improves anatomical and functional outcomes.
• The intervention positively impacts physical image, well-being, and femininity.