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 Experiment Videos

Vulvar reconstruction.

A L Kaplan

    Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Advances in vulvar reconstruction techniques are crucial for gynecologic oncologists and surgeons. Patient psychosexual adjustment after extensive cancer surgery requires equal or greater attention than physical reconstruction.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Use of patient ethnography to support quality improvement in benign prostatic hyperplasia.

    Healthcare (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2015
    Same author

    Measuring the cost of care in benign prostatic hyperplasia using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC).

    Healthcare (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2015
    Same author

    High-risk endometrial cancer in young indigent women.

    International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society·2004
    Same author

    Uterine evacuation with misoprostol during radiotherapy for cervical cancer in pregnancy.

    International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society·2003
    Same author

    University of Kentucky community-based field experience: program description.

    Journal of dental education·2002
    Same author

    Adenovirus-mediated thymidine kinase gene therapy in combination with topotecan for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer: 2.5-year follow-up.

    Gynecologic oncology·2001
    Same journal

    Obstetric Care for Patients With Cognitive Disabilities.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Dissecting the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements when Approaching Obstetric Patients With Disabilities: How to Ensure Your Spaces are Accessible for All.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Clinician Comfort and Barriers to the Obstetric and Gynecologic Care of Patients With Disabilities.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Obstetric Care for Patients With Visual Impairments: Preconception Counseling Through Postpartum Care.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Menstrual Management and Contraception for Patients With Disabilities.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    Same journal

    Favoring Elective Hospitalization in Pregnancies With Vasa Previa.

    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Psychosexual Health

    Background:

    • Vulvar cancer treatment often necessitates extensive surgical intervention, leading to significant anatomic deficiencies.
    • Reconstructive surgery techniques have advanced to address these physical defects.
    • The psychosexual impact on patients undergoing such treatments is a critical consideration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review major techniques in vulvar reconstruction.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing advances in reconstructive surgery for gynecologic oncologists and referring gynecologists.
    • To highlight the necessity of prioritizing patient psychosexual adjustment and rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive literature review of major vulvar reconstruction techniques.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the role of reconstructive surgery in the context of gynecologic oncology.
  • Discussion of the importance of psychosexual rehabilitation in patient care.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant advancements have been made in vulvar reconstructive surgical techniques.
    • Effective reconstruction addresses the anatomical consequences of cancer treatment.
    • Psychosexual well-being is a paramount concern for patients post-surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Gynecologic oncologists and referring gynecologists must be aware of modern vulvar reconstruction methods.
    • Reconstruction of anatomical defects should not overshadow the critical need for patient psychosexual rehabilitation.
    • Prioritizing psychosexual adjustment is essential for comprehensive patient recovery after extensive surgery.