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  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Gender Affirming Care

Background:

  • Phalloplasty is a complex surgical procedure for creating a neophallus.
  • Flap-related complications can significantly impact the functional and aesthetic outcomes of phalloplasty.
  • Understanding these complications is crucial for optimizing surgical strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common flap types used in neophallus creation.
  • To discuss the impact of flap-related complications on phalloplasty outcomes.
  • To highlight strategies for preventing and managing flap-related complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of flap techniques in phalloplasty.
  • Analysis of complication rates associated with different flap methods.
  • Discussion of surgical staging and its influence on outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Commonly used flaps for neophallus creation were identified.
  • The potential negative effects of flap complications on neophallus outcomes were detailed.
  • Prevention and management strategies were outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Flap selection and surgical technique are critical in minimizing complications.
  • Proactive management of flap-related issues is essential for successful phalloplasty.
  • Further research into optimizing flap viability and reducing complications is warranted.