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  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Phalloplasty is a complex plastic surgery procedure often associated with complications and suboptimal outcomes.
  • It is crucial for penile reconstruction following trauma, excision, or for gender affirmation purposes.
  • Microsurgery has significantly advanced reconstructive options for the penis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of phalloplasty techniques.
  • To highlight the role of microsurgery and free tissue transfer in penile reconstruction.
  • To discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and common complications of various phalloplasty methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of free tissue transfer techniques used in phalloplasty.
  • Discussion of common methods including radial forearm free flap, fibular osteocutaneous flap, anterolateral thigh flap, latissimus dorsi flap, scapular flap, and abdominal flaps.
  • Analysis of surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Microsurgical techniques, such as free tissue transfer, have expanded penile reconstruction possibilities.
  • Various flaps (radial forearm, fibular, ALT, latissimus dorsi, scapular, abdominal) offer different advantages and disadvantages.
  • Most procedures yield satisfactory cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction.
  • Common complications involve urethral reconstruction and achieving rigidity for intercourse.

Conclusions:

  • Phalloplasty is an important reconstructive procedure with diverse applications.
  • Microsurgery and free tissue transfer provide effective options for penile reconstruction.
  • Addressing urethral reconstruction and erectile rigidity are key to optimizing functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.