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This feels personal. Are you an ape?
Megathread SRS and GRS surgeons and associated horrors - the medical community of experimental surgeons, the secret community of home butchers
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Elagabalus wasn't remembered as some hero of transgender identity; He was remembered as a cross-dressing tyrant who prostituted himself out of the Oracle of Delphi and was infamous for narcissistically refusing the demands of his people not to shit on their traditions, religion (he was a Semitic monotheist) and culture. When he tried to rally the Prætorian Guard against his own people for booing him, they ended up just turning on him and his lover instead. Subsequently, he was subjected to Damnatio memoriæ. Is this really the 'hero' you want to tie trans history to? There has been an attempt to rehabilitate Elagabalus as of late in order to give troons more heroes, but he was so awful that this attempt is failing miserably.
If anything, this is just proof that men getting off to the idea of themselves being fucked as dainty women (i.e, autogynephilia) is as old as time.
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I kind of want to see a before and after.
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I read her follow-up on that post, in which she asks if it's too late to detransition. Apparently she's had a phalloplasty or something as well.
(the answer, btw, is NO, it's never too late to stop living a lie, no matter how much surgical damage has been done or how weird you'll look)
There are retardedly naive responses, like "I didn't think that kind of damage was possible."
You know what's really fucked up though? Troons are just so attention-seeking, delusional, and histrionic that idek WHAT to believe sometimes. Yes, insane greedy butcher "surgeons" mangle crotches and faces into piles of infected hamburger. There's nothing specific about her account that I doubt. But it's just that when a troon is on reddit going on and on about suicide and how much they hate themselves and their body etc etc it's hard to take them at their word regarding the finer details. It's awful, I know, but tbh they could tell me the sky was blue and I'd check just to be sure. When they say their surgery is great I assume it's bad, and when they say it's bad I assume it's bad but that they're taking full advantage of the drama.
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Spent some time on r/phallo and what blows my mind is how low these girls’ expectations are. It’s almost a given in their minds that there will be horrible pain, festering infection and a need for repairs. Can anyone think of ANY MEDICALLY NECESSARY surgery where the patient goes in expecting that the surgical site will become a suppurating, septic mess? No because in pretty much every other surgical procedure there is a clear protocol and MO to minimise complications and maximise chances of success, or at least not making the patient worse. This is mengele frankensurgery and what makes it worse is that these girls know it…and go ahead anyway!
When I was young, the fashionable way for teenage girls to express their emotional pain was self starvation. Ok not great but the number who went on to become bona fide full blown anorexics was rare and the body will eventually recover from all but the most severe starvation. So, the price of this youthful folly was relatively low. Troonery, however, is easier to fall into and is a one way ticket to permanent disability and disfigurement. TT exulsanic is right - these surgeons hate and deliberately harm their patients.
When I was young, the fashionable way for teenage girls to express their emotional pain was self starvation. Ok not great but the number who went on to become bona fide full blown anorexics was rare and the body will eventually recover from all but the most severe starvation. So, the price of this youthful folly was relatively low. Troonery, however, is easier to fall into and is a one way ticket to permanent disability and disfigurement. TT exulsanic is right - these surgeons hate and deliberately harm their patients.
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Srs is an extreme form of self harm
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idk, sounds like the perfect troon hero to me.
>sex worker
>hates tradition/religion
>tried to kill everyone who disagreed with him
>killed by transphobes
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Elagabalus was a sadistic, sociopathic psychotic narcissist and therefore the perfect Ur Troon
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I think a lot of y'all overestimate how much pleasure the doctor's take in inflicting these surgeries. I've spent a lot of time around a lot of doctors, and talked to them about this, and the truth of the matter is that as long as the "neck yourself you 41%-er" crowd, as well as the general "trans surgery is life saving" crowd dominate the public conscious this will continue and they will see it as a necessary evil. A lot of these surgeons are overconfident, overambitious pieces of shit but all of them see the sword of Damocles teetering above their butcher shop.
The term "human salvage" describes shit like this and the lobotomy. And unfortunately it's incredibly common for people to do what they think will fix the issue. Anyone whose been tricked into taking fuck tons of antidepressants knows the feeling of "well THIS TIME it'll work".
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Medfag opinion.
Any surgery that's cosmetic should be permitted, even the most experimental and risky. We own our bodies, it's a fundamental right to do any old thing you'd like to yours, if you can find a surgeon that's willing.
However doctors have a higher standard to meet and should not do surgeries that are experimental unless expectations by the patient are LOW. Allowing high expectations for a non-standardized surgery is unethical and dangerous. People are not fully informed of the importance of aftercare, healing process and risks attendant to these. The doctors are making more money if they don't manage patient expectations.
These surgeons use the community's touchiness about negativity to cover their dirty tracks. This isn't concern trolling, I literally do not care at all what people choose to do with themselves, hell, dismorphic people should be allowed amputation if they like.
The issue I take and why I made this thread is that the doctors involved are behaving dangerously and unethically and the community being harmed by it is participating in their own destruction by covering for them.
I'm not surprised that there are posts dismissing this thread, because access to these operations is what's held hostage by these doctors. These are people who, for whatever reason individually, are desperate for this kind of surgery: the surgeons are taking full advantage of that desperation. None of the people in the community want to get blacklisted, so they squash the reports of bad results and try to only emphasize "good" (read; survivable) results. The surgeons allow high expectations, encourage them. The community abets that.
It's a really bad situation and people looking for this surgery need to know
which surgeons are causing infections, rejection, deaths. What procedures have research into safety, which do not. All that information is hidden from the patients, and this thread is the only place it's really discussed in detail. People with bad results get chased off other sites when they seek community support, and then that community wonders why the suicide rate is high.
support each other and be candid, you assholes.
Any surgery that's cosmetic should be permitted, even the most experimental and risky. We own our bodies, it's a fundamental right to do any old thing you'd like to yours, if you can find a surgeon that's willing.
However doctors have a higher standard to meet and should not do surgeries that are experimental unless expectations by the patient are LOW. Allowing high expectations for a non-standardized surgery is unethical and dangerous. People are not fully informed of the importance of aftercare, healing process and risks attendant to these. The doctors are making more money if they don't manage patient expectations.
These surgeons use the community's touchiness about negativity to cover their dirty tracks. This isn't concern trolling, I literally do not care at all what people choose to do with themselves, hell, dismorphic people should be allowed amputation if they like.
The issue I take and why I made this thread is that the doctors involved are behaving dangerously and unethically and the community being harmed by it is participating in their own destruction by covering for them.
I'm not surprised that there are posts dismissing this thread, because access to these operations is what's held hostage by these doctors. These are people who, for whatever reason individually, are desperate for this kind of surgery: the surgeons are taking full advantage of that desperation. None of the people in the community want to get blacklisted, so they squash the reports of bad results and try to only emphasize "good" (read; survivable) results. The surgeons allow high expectations, encourage them. The community abets that.
It's a really bad situation and people looking for this surgery need to know
which surgeons are causing infections, rejection, deaths. What procedures have research into safety, which do not. All that information is hidden from the patients, and this thread is the only place it's really discussed in detail. People with bad results get chased off other sites when they seek community support, and then that community wonders why the suicide rate is high.
support each other and be candid, you assholes.
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Coming here with some more findings from medical articles!
First "We present a case of vaginal dilator migration to the abdominal cavity through the intravaginal dilation in a male-to-female transsexual patient who had undergone sigmoid vaginoplasty."
Be careful while dilating kids
Details from the article, no pics:
Fig. 1. Laparoscopic view of the intact sigmoid neovagina containing the large metallic dilator (A) which was extracted through a transverse incision (B). The dilator was removed by extending the site of umbilical port (C).
The fact they sent her back to dilating 2 weeks later, she is braver than I would be.
And now for something even more horrifying:
Management of Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty Complications
This article includes solutions for problems we've seen in previous reddit troons, and even the elusive "vaginal" prolapse that has been talked about with no real pics. "Enjoy":
Starting with description of the current techniques for vaginoplasty (as of 2019):
Some talk of early complications, no pics (early necrosis and wound dehiscence):
No matter what happens, always remind your patient to dilate
Delayed complications, more interesting info, no pics:
Now some visual aid for some horror complications:
This pic is not graphic so less brave kiwis can click:
Finally, the prolapse:
The issue the surgeons fear the most, loss of depth:
Now phallo horrors, a (no pics) description of the goals, types and complications:
The complications, starts with 2 more urethograms before it gets graphic:
This one has an imaging pic and description on first spoiler and the surgery pic + procedure separated:
This is long, but has some graphic pics of open meat tubes:
SUMMARY: Overall, reconstructive surgery is challenging after vaginoplasty and phalloplasty. Continued surgical advancements are critical for optimal treatment of patients with complications after surgery.
Peeing from your perineum, just like the other guys
First "We present a case of vaginal dilator migration to the abdominal cavity through the intravaginal dilation in a male-to-female transsexual patient who had undergone sigmoid vaginoplasty."
Be careful while dilating kids
Details from the article, no pics:
A 24-year-old male-to-female transsexual patient, presented with entrapment and upward migration of the vaginal metallic dilator 1 week before admission. She was afebrile and had no problem in defecation and micturition. She underwent gender reassignment surgery with sigmoid vaginoplasty 8 month and breast augmentation 6 month before admission. The technique used for gender reassignment was sigmoid colpopoiesis approach that involved orchidectomy, neourethrostomy, clitoroplasty, creation of neovagina by using sigmoid colon. Briefly, through a Pfannenstiel abdominal incision, about 20 cm segment of sigmoid colon on its vascular pedicle had been harvested. The proximal end of the sigmoid segment had been closed. The flap had been passed through a rectovesical tunnel and its distal end had been sutured to the perineum. The operation was successful.
She was not sexually active and used a large vaginal metallic dilator (length 20 cm, diameter 3.5 cm) 15 min twice daily for prevention of vaginal shrinkage.
Attempts for transvaginal extraction of the foreign body failed because of upward migration of the dilator toward the abdomen. The tight pubic arch did not permit for caudal movement of the dilator. The patient was scheduled for abdominopelvic laparoscopic exploration.
A written informed consent was obtained from the patient for any need of conversion to open surgery in case of difficulties during the laparoscopy.
The patient had been offered abdominal laparotomy in many centers before referring to our department. But she insisted on avoiding any major open operation with a potentially lengthy postoperative recovery and large abdominal scar.
Methods
The patient was admitted 3 days before surgery. The urinary tract was evaluated with abdominopelvic sonography, intravenous urography and voiding cystogram to ensure its integrity. No rectal injury was detected in rectal examination. Preoperative care included complete bowel preparation, rectal enema and intravenous administration of Ceftriaxone and Metronidazole.
Surgical technique
With the patient under general anesthesia in lithotomy position with 30◦ head down position, three port transperitoneal laparoscopy was done with a 10-mm camera port at the umbilicus, a 10- and a 5-mm ports along the left lateral border of rectus muscle at the level of umbilicus and at left lower quadrant area at the midpoint between the umbilicus and anterior superior iliac spine; respectively.
Laparoscopic exploration of pelvic cavity showed that the neovagina remained intact containing the large dilator (Fig. 1A). Through a transverse incision over the sigmoid vagina the dilator was extracted (Fig. 1B), snared in an endobag and put in the abdominal cavity. The sigmoid vagina was repaired with free-hand intracorporeal laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying techniques with polyglycolic acid 2–0 stitches in two layers. After ensuring the integrity of the repair by intraoperative vaginal examination, the dilator was removed by extending the site of umbilical port (Fig. 1C). A Hemovac was put as an external drainage in the pelvic cavity and the trocar sites were closed.
Results
Operative time was 70 min. Diagnosis and removal of the dilator was successfully accomplished in a minimally invasive milieu. Estimated blood loss was minimal and no blood transfusion or open conversion was required.
Oral intake was started on the first postoperative day when bowel sounds resumed, and was gradually advanced. The hospital stay lasted 3 days and the Hemovac drain was removed on the discharge day. Two weeks after surgery, daily vaginal dilation was instructed.
She was not sexually active and used a large vaginal metallic dilator (length 20 cm, diameter 3.5 cm) 15 min twice daily for prevention of vaginal shrinkage.
Attempts for transvaginal extraction of the foreign body failed because of upward migration of the dilator toward the abdomen. The tight pubic arch did not permit for caudal movement of the dilator. The patient was scheduled for abdominopelvic laparoscopic exploration.
A written informed consent was obtained from the patient for any need of conversion to open surgery in case of difficulties during the laparoscopy.
The patient had been offered abdominal laparotomy in many centers before referring to our department. But she insisted on avoiding any major open operation with a potentially lengthy postoperative recovery and large abdominal scar.
Methods
The patient was admitted 3 days before surgery. The urinary tract was evaluated with abdominopelvic sonography, intravenous urography and voiding cystogram to ensure its integrity. No rectal injury was detected in rectal examination. Preoperative care included complete bowel preparation, rectal enema and intravenous administration of Ceftriaxone and Metronidazole.
Surgical technique
With the patient under general anesthesia in lithotomy position with 30◦ head down position, three port transperitoneal laparoscopy was done with a 10-mm camera port at the umbilicus, a 10- and a 5-mm ports along the left lateral border of rectus muscle at the level of umbilicus and at left lower quadrant area at the midpoint between the umbilicus and anterior superior iliac spine; respectively.
Laparoscopic exploration of pelvic cavity showed that the neovagina remained intact containing the large dilator (Fig. 1A). Through a transverse incision over the sigmoid vagina the dilator was extracted (Fig. 1B), snared in an endobag and put in the abdominal cavity. The sigmoid vagina was repaired with free-hand intracorporeal laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying techniques with polyglycolic acid 2–0 stitches in two layers. After ensuring the integrity of the repair by intraoperative vaginal examination, the dilator was removed by extending the site of umbilical port (Fig. 1C). A Hemovac was put as an external drainage in the pelvic cavity and the trocar sites were closed.
Results
Operative time was 70 min. Diagnosis and removal of the dilator was successfully accomplished in a minimally invasive milieu. Estimated blood loss was minimal and no blood transfusion or open conversion was required.
Oral intake was started on the first postoperative day when bowel sounds resumed, and was gradually advanced. The hospital stay lasted 3 days and the Hemovac drain was removed on the discharge day. Two weeks after surgery, daily vaginal dilation was instructed.
Fig. 1. Laparoscopic view of the intact sigmoid neovagina containing the large metallic dilator (A) which was extracted through a transverse incision (B). The dilator was removed by extending the site of umbilical port (C).
The fact they sent her back to dilating 2 weeks later, she is braver than I would be.
And now for something even more horrifying:
Management of Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty Complications
This article includes solutions for problems we've seen in previous reddit troons, and even the elusive "vaginal" prolapse that has been talked about with no real pics. "Enjoy":
Starting with description of the current techniques for vaginoplasty (as of 2019):
Vaginoplasty is a surgical reconstruction of the anatomic structures of the female genitalia. It typically involves orchiectomy, excision of the male corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum, and creation of labia along with a neovagina in the majority of cases. The main goal of the surgery is the creation of a genital complex that is feminine in appearance. A shortened urethra that allows the urinary stream to face downward in the seated position is important as well. For some patients, a sensate clitoris as well as a vaginal cavity that is deep and wide enough for receptive intercourse is essential for quality of life. Current literature describes the ideal neovagina as moist, elastic, and hairless, with a depth of at least 10 cm and a diameter of at least 3 cm. Neovaginal maintenance requires a lifelong commitment to scheduled douching and consistent dilations.
Currently, there are several different vaginoplasty techniques that exist. A zero-depth vaginoplasty in which there is no canal may be performed for transgender patients who are uninterested in vaginal intercourse and wish to avoid the need for lifelong dilation and cleaning. For those interested in the creation of a neovagina, this may be achieved with free skin grafts, penoscrotal skin flaps, and pedicled small or large bowel segments.
Penile skin inversion vaginoplasty (PSIV), initially described by Gilles and Millard in 1957, remains the most common vaginoplasty technique currently performed. This technique is performed in a single stage, with the penile skin, foreskin, and scrotal skin used for the creation of the neovagina in the rectoprostatic space along with the labia minora, labia majora, and the glans penis used for the creation of the neoclitoris. Because the penile skin becomes the lining of neovagina, additional skin graft may be needed to line the neovaginal canal in cases of insufficient penile shaft skin. Resection of the corporal bodies and corpus spongiosum is necessary to prevent occlusion of the neovagina with bulk from these structures. Permanent hair removal via electrolysis or laser prior to surgery is recommended because hair growth within the neovagina can lead to infections, hairballs, and concretions of bodily fluids/lubricants. It also is important that the neurovascular bundle is kept intact to preserve sensitivity and sensation of the neoclitoris.
A modified robotic-assisted approach to PSIV involves a transperitoneal dissection similar to that of a radical prostatectomy. This facilitates a precise dissection between the prostate and rectum to safely create space for the neovaginal cavity while maximizing depth and width with colpopexy to the posterior peritoneum. Another method of robotic-assisted vaginoplasty involves using peritoneal flaps to create the apex of the vaginal canal. This technique is particularly useful in cases of insufficient genital skin because peritoneal flaps are a suitable substitute for skin graft that can line the canal.
Intestinal vaginoplasty typically is reserved for transgender women with inadequate tissue for PSIV or for salvage procedures. Some investigators offer primary intestinal vaginoplasty for patients with a penile skin length less than 7 cm. Various segments of the intestinal tract, as well as the peritoneum, have been described for fabrication of the neovagina. This review focuses on complications after PSIV and discusses intestinal vaginoplasty only in the context of revision.
VAGINOPLASTY COMPLICATIONS
Complications after vaginoplasty can be separated based on early versus delayed presentations. Early postoperative complications include bleeding, tissue necrosis, and wound dehiscence, whereas delayed complications, usually occurring within 4 months of surgery, include poor cosmesis, pelvic pain, granulation tissue, neovaginal hair, bothersome urinary symptoms, meatal or urethral strictures, prolapse, neovaginal stenosis and loss of depth as well as enteric and urinary neovaginal fistulas. A systematic review and metaanalysis by Manrique and colleagues found that the overall reported incidence of complications after PSIV was less than 15%. The complications most associated with negative patient satisfaction included excessive bleeding or hematomas, poor cosmesis, and prolonged pain.
Currently, there are several different vaginoplasty techniques that exist. A zero-depth vaginoplasty in which there is no canal may be performed for transgender patients who are uninterested in vaginal intercourse and wish to avoid the need for lifelong dilation and cleaning. For those interested in the creation of a neovagina, this may be achieved with free skin grafts, penoscrotal skin flaps, and pedicled small or large bowel segments.
Penile skin inversion vaginoplasty (PSIV), initially described by Gilles and Millard in 1957, remains the most common vaginoplasty technique currently performed. This technique is performed in a single stage, with the penile skin, foreskin, and scrotal skin used for the creation of the neovagina in the rectoprostatic space along with the labia minora, labia majora, and the glans penis used for the creation of the neoclitoris. Because the penile skin becomes the lining of neovagina, additional skin graft may be needed to line the neovaginal canal in cases of insufficient penile shaft skin. Resection of the corporal bodies and corpus spongiosum is necessary to prevent occlusion of the neovagina with bulk from these structures. Permanent hair removal via electrolysis or laser prior to surgery is recommended because hair growth within the neovagina can lead to infections, hairballs, and concretions of bodily fluids/lubricants. It also is important that the neurovascular bundle is kept intact to preserve sensitivity and sensation of the neoclitoris.
A modified robotic-assisted approach to PSIV involves a transperitoneal dissection similar to that of a radical prostatectomy. This facilitates a precise dissection between the prostate and rectum to safely create space for the neovaginal cavity while maximizing depth and width with colpopexy to the posterior peritoneum. Another method of robotic-assisted vaginoplasty involves using peritoneal flaps to create the apex of the vaginal canal. This technique is particularly useful in cases of insufficient genital skin because peritoneal flaps are a suitable substitute for skin graft that can line the canal.
Intestinal vaginoplasty typically is reserved for transgender women with inadequate tissue for PSIV or for salvage procedures. Some investigators offer primary intestinal vaginoplasty for patients with a penile skin length less than 7 cm. Various segments of the intestinal tract, as well as the peritoneum, have been described for fabrication of the neovagina. This review focuses on complications after PSIV and discusses intestinal vaginoplasty only in the context of revision.
VAGINOPLASTY COMPLICATIONS
Complications after vaginoplasty can be separated based on early versus delayed presentations. Early postoperative complications include bleeding, tissue necrosis, and wound dehiscence, whereas delayed complications, usually occurring within 4 months of surgery, include poor cosmesis, pelvic pain, granulation tissue, neovaginal hair, bothersome urinary symptoms, meatal or urethral strictures, prolapse, neovaginal stenosis and loss of depth as well as enteric and urinary neovaginal fistulas. A systematic review and metaanalysis by Manrique and colleagues found that the overall reported incidence of complications after PSIV was less than 15%. The complications most associated with negative patient satisfaction included excessive bleeding or hematomas, poor cosmesis, and prolonged pain.
EVALUATION
A thorough history is vital to the evaluation of vaginoplasty complications. Often, the specific complication can be determined solely from the history. For example, a patient who endorses continuous or position-dependent neovaginal urine discharge likely has a urethroneovaginal fistula. In other situations, a patient may endorse symptoms that are suspicious for more than one complication and warrant further evaluation. For example, a patient complaining of splayed urine and recurrent urinary tract infections may have a urethroneovaginal fistula as well as a urethral stricture.
Visual inspection alone during a physical examination may be adequate to diagnose a bulky corpus spongiosum tissue remnant. This diagnosis may be suspected if a patient endorses swelling and narrowing of the neovagina during sexual arousal, but visualization of a narrow neovagina along with protrusion of the insufficiently shortened corpus spongiosum is key to the diagnosis. Insertion of a Q-tip, which is performed by placing a lubricated Q-tip in the urethral meatus, also can confirm the diagnosis of an insufficiently shortened urethra in a patient complaining of upward deviation of urine and vaginal bulge during sexual activity (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1. Patient complaining of upward deviation of urine and vaginal bulging with sexual arousal. Insertion of a Q-tip demonstrates upward direction of the urethra due to insufficient shortening and insufficient debulking of the corpus spongiosum
Pain can be diagnosed by an internal transvaginal examination of the pelvic floor muscles if there is presence of hypertonicity, spasticity, and tenderness. A complete physical examination should also include an examination with a lighted speculum or a vaginoscopy. This examination can help to diagnose wound complications, neovaginal stenosis and fistulas.
A retrograde urethrogram (RUG), voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), and urethroscopy can be helpful in the evaluation of suspected fistulas or strictures. Additional imaging, such as a computed tomography (CT) scan or pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be indicated in certain clinical scenarios to evaluate complications and determine the appropriateness of reconstructive surgery.
A successful reconstruction depends on an indepth preoperative cause-analysis of the complications in order to avoid failure after a revision. Patient selection and thorough preoperative discussions for management of expectations are equally important. Consultation with a pelvic floor physical physiotherapist preoperatively may help to facilitate a successful postoperative dilation regimen. It also has been recommended that psychological assessment is performed prior to revision vaginoplasty to ensure that all of a patient’s expectations for revision surgery can be met.
A thorough history is vital to the evaluation of vaginoplasty complications. Often, the specific complication can be determined solely from the history. For example, a patient who endorses continuous or position-dependent neovaginal urine discharge likely has a urethroneovaginal fistula. In other situations, a patient may endorse symptoms that are suspicious for more than one complication and warrant further evaluation. For example, a patient complaining of splayed urine and recurrent urinary tract infections may have a urethroneovaginal fistula as well as a urethral stricture.
Visual inspection alone during a physical examination may be adequate to diagnose a bulky corpus spongiosum tissue remnant. This diagnosis may be suspected if a patient endorses swelling and narrowing of the neovagina during sexual arousal, but visualization of a narrow neovagina along with protrusion of the insufficiently shortened corpus spongiosum is key to the diagnosis. Insertion of a Q-tip, which is performed by placing a lubricated Q-tip in the urethral meatus, also can confirm the diagnosis of an insufficiently shortened urethra in a patient complaining of upward deviation of urine and vaginal bulge during sexual activity (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1. Patient complaining of upward deviation of urine and vaginal bulging with sexual arousal. Insertion of a Q-tip demonstrates upward direction of the urethra due to insufficient shortening and insufficient debulking of the corpus spongiosum
Pain can be diagnosed by an internal transvaginal examination of the pelvic floor muscles if there is presence of hypertonicity, spasticity, and tenderness. A complete physical examination should also include an examination with a lighted speculum or a vaginoscopy. This examination can help to diagnose wound complications, neovaginal stenosis and fistulas.
A retrograde urethrogram (RUG), voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), and urethroscopy can be helpful in the evaluation of suspected fistulas or strictures. Additional imaging, such as a computed tomography (CT) scan or pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be indicated in certain clinical scenarios to evaluate complications and determine the appropriateness of reconstructive surgery.
A successful reconstruction depends on an indepth preoperative cause-analysis of the complications in order to avoid failure after a revision. Patient selection and thorough preoperative discussions for management of expectations are equally important. Consultation with a pelvic floor physical physiotherapist preoperatively may help to facilitate a successful postoperative dilation regimen. It also has been recommended that psychological assessment is performed prior to revision vaginoplasty to ensure that all of a patient’s expectations for revision surgery can be met.
Some talk of early complications, no pics (early necrosis and wound dehiscence):
Tissue Necrosis
Partial necrosis of the neovagina ranges from 1% to 4%, and clitoral necrosis ranges from 1% to 3%. This complication may be prevented with smoking cessation and cardiovascular optimization. When it occurs, only local wound care and frequent reassessments may be necessary. If there is necrosis of the skin flaps into the canal, strict adherence to the postoperative dilating regimen is needed to prevent this complication from resulting in vaginal shortening or stenosis.
Wound Dehiscence
Wound dehiscence is one of the most common complications within the first postoperative month, with an incidence between 5% and 33%. Typically, only local wound care is necessary, although nutritional deficiencies should be treated if present. It is important to instruct patients with this complication to continue scheduled dilations and douching throughout the recovery period.
Partial necrosis of the neovagina ranges from 1% to 4%, and clitoral necrosis ranges from 1% to 3%. This complication may be prevented with smoking cessation and cardiovascular optimization. When it occurs, only local wound care and frequent reassessments may be necessary. If there is necrosis of the skin flaps into the canal, strict adherence to the postoperative dilating regimen is needed to prevent this complication from resulting in vaginal shortening or stenosis.
Wound Dehiscence
Wound dehiscence is one of the most common complications within the first postoperative month, with an incidence between 5% and 33%. Typically, only local wound care is necessary, although nutritional deficiencies should be treated if present. It is important to instruct patients with this complication to continue scheduled dilations and douching throughout the recovery period.
No matter what happens, always remind your patient to dilate
Delayed complications, more interesting info, no pics:
Cosmesis
Poor cosmesis is the most common reason for reoperation in transgender women. Up to 50% of patients pursue secondary cosmetic corrections. In one retrospective review, the investigators found that almost 1 in 4 patients requested aesthetic revision surgery with lipofilling, scar revision, and/or removal of excess skin.
Dissatisfaction after PSIV requires management of expectations. The cosmetic outcome should be assessed at least 3 months after surgery to allow for adequate wound healing. When patients remain dissatisfied with the appearance of the genitalia, future surgery may be considered. It is important to stress to patients that the cosmetic result may never be perfect.
Pelvic Pain
Postvaginoplasty pain occurs in up to 20% of patients. It is attributed to the dissection through the pelvic floor muscles and fascia that is necessary to create the neovaginal cavity. Postoperatively, spasticity of the pelvic diaphragm can result in persistent pain and discomfort because it contains the levator ani muscles. This complication is particularly troublesome because it may interfere with a patient’s ability to adequately perform postoperative dilation necessary to maintain a widely patent neovagina. In addition, it can significantly affect a patient’s sexual functioning and quality of life.
A referral to physical therapy with dilator therapy is imperative when a patient’s pain does not resolve postoperatively. Patients who comply with a rigorous physical therapy routine have significant improvement in their symptoms. When pain is debilitating and challenging to manage, a referral to pain management may be necessary as an adjunct to physical therapy. Although narcotics may help to resolve pain, they should be minimized, and other neuropathic medications, like gabapentin, should be prescribed to avoid the risks associated with narcotic pain medications.
Granulation Tissue
Granulation tissue is one of the most common complications after vaginoplasty, with a reported incidence between 7% and 26%. Granulation tissue inside the neovagina is difficult to treat. Because granulation tissue may be associated with infection, antibiotics are a reasonable approach to treatment. Silver nitrate sticks, however, are the mainstay of treatment because they may reduce fibroblast production and lead to resolution of granulation tissue.
Neovaginal Hair
Approximately 29% of patients are concerned about neovaginal hair growth. As previously discussed, hair growth within the neovagina can lead to infections, hairballs, and concretions of bodily fluids and lubricants. To prevent intravaginal hair growth after the use of hair-bearing grafts, patients undergoing vaginoplasty should have electrolysis prior to surgery. When hair is present postoperatively, options include mechanical removal (using a speculum and removing by pulling with sponge forceps) or the use of hair removal creams. Creams should be patch-tested first, then inserted internally, left for the allotted time, and then removed by douching thoroughly. Hair regrowth to the perineum can be removed by repeated electrolysis.
Poor cosmesis is the most common reason for reoperation in transgender women. Up to 50% of patients pursue secondary cosmetic corrections. In one retrospective review, the investigators found that almost 1 in 4 patients requested aesthetic revision surgery with lipofilling, scar revision, and/or removal of excess skin.
Dissatisfaction after PSIV requires management of expectations. The cosmetic outcome should be assessed at least 3 months after surgery to allow for adequate wound healing. When patients remain dissatisfied with the appearance of the genitalia, future surgery may be considered. It is important to stress to patients that the cosmetic result may never be perfect.
Pelvic Pain
Postvaginoplasty pain occurs in up to 20% of patients. It is attributed to the dissection through the pelvic floor muscles and fascia that is necessary to create the neovaginal cavity. Postoperatively, spasticity of the pelvic diaphragm can result in persistent pain and discomfort because it contains the levator ani muscles. This complication is particularly troublesome because it may interfere with a patient’s ability to adequately perform postoperative dilation necessary to maintain a widely patent neovagina. In addition, it can significantly affect a patient’s sexual functioning and quality of life.
A referral to physical therapy with dilator therapy is imperative when a patient’s pain does not resolve postoperatively. Patients who comply with a rigorous physical therapy routine have significant improvement in their symptoms. When pain is debilitating and challenging to manage, a referral to pain management may be necessary as an adjunct to physical therapy. Although narcotics may help to resolve pain, they should be minimized, and other neuropathic medications, like gabapentin, should be prescribed to avoid the risks associated with narcotic pain medications.
Granulation Tissue
Granulation tissue is one of the most common complications after vaginoplasty, with a reported incidence between 7% and 26%. Granulation tissue inside the neovagina is difficult to treat. Because granulation tissue may be associated with infection, antibiotics are a reasonable approach to treatment. Silver nitrate sticks, however, are the mainstay of treatment because they may reduce fibroblast production and lead to resolution of granulation tissue.
Neovaginal Hair
Approximately 29% of patients are concerned about neovaginal hair growth. As previously discussed, hair growth within the neovagina can lead to infections, hairballs, and concretions of bodily fluids and lubricants. To prevent intravaginal hair growth after the use of hair-bearing grafts, patients undergoing vaginoplasty should have electrolysis prior to surgery. When hair is present postoperatively, options include mechanical removal (using a speculum and removing by pulling with sponge forceps) or the use of hair removal creams. Creams should be patch-tested first, then inserted internally, left for the allotted time, and then removed by douching thoroughly. Hair regrowth to the perineum can be removed by repeated electrolysis.
Now some visual aid for some horror complications:
Urinary Complaints
Urinary complaints are not uncommon after vaginoplasty. Up to 20% of transgender women report urination problems postvaginoplasty. Urge incontinence, stress incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, and dribbling are described as the most common urinary complaints. An estimated 32% of patients are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection when presenting with bothersome urinary complaints.
Other symptoms may include a weak or deflecting stream, which can be due to urethral stenosis, asymmetrical labia, or an adhesion band. Voiding symptoms also may be the result of bulky residual corpus spongiosum tissue that causes the urethral meatus to protrude forward or point upward. A vaginal bulge that results from inadequate resection of the corpus spongiosum also can cause neovaginal narrowing, which in turn can negatively affect sexual function. This occurs in up to 6% of patients.
Pelvic floor physical therapy may be useful for patients with bothersome urinary complaints postvaginoplasty. Anticholinergics may be helpful for urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence, in particular, may be managed with bulking of the bladder neck and should be considered first-line therapy in symptomatic patients. A biological or autologous sling or a bladder neck artificial urinary sphincter also may be considered for stress urinary incontinence, because after a vaginoplasty patients typically do not have sufficient anterior urethral length for placement of a bulbar artificial urinary sphincter.
Surgery may be necessary to excise excess corpus spongiosum tissue creating a vaginal bulge (Fig. 2). The procedure involves removal of the residual erectile tissue of the corpus spongiosum and repositioning of the urethra to a more ventral opening. The first step of surgery includes an incision around the urethral meatus that is continued longitudinally in the ventral neovaginal wall running over the urethra. The corpus spongiosum along the urethra then is separated from other surrounding tissues. Finally, the urethral meatus is brought to its new position and sutured in a Y-like fashion to prevent stricture of the meatus.
Fig. 2. Revision of excessively long urethra and bulky corpus spongiosum. (A) Incised neovaginal epithelium showing remnant corpus spongiosum tissue. (B) Proximal advancement of ventral urethrotomy. (C) Debulking of corpus spongiosum. (D) Repositioning of the urethral meatus to a more ventral opening.
Urinary complaints are not uncommon after vaginoplasty. Up to 20% of transgender women report urination problems postvaginoplasty. Urge incontinence, stress incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, and dribbling are described as the most common urinary complaints. An estimated 32% of patients are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection when presenting with bothersome urinary complaints.
Other symptoms may include a weak or deflecting stream, which can be due to urethral stenosis, asymmetrical labia, or an adhesion band. Voiding symptoms also may be the result of bulky residual corpus spongiosum tissue that causes the urethral meatus to protrude forward or point upward. A vaginal bulge that results from inadequate resection of the corpus spongiosum also can cause neovaginal narrowing, which in turn can negatively affect sexual function. This occurs in up to 6% of patients.
Pelvic floor physical therapy may be useful for patients with bothersome urinary complaints postvaginoplasty. Anticholinergics may be helpful for urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence, in particular, may be managed with bulking of the bladder neck and should be considered first-line therapy in symptomatic patients. A biological or autologous sling or a bladder neck artificial urinary sphincter also may be considered for stress urinary incontinence, because after a vaginoplasty patients typically do not have sufficient anterior urethral length for placement of a bulbar artificial urinary sphincter.
Surgery may be necessary to excise excess corpus spongiosum tissue creating a vaginal bulge (Fig. 2). The procedure involves removal of the residual erectile tissue of the corpus spongiosum and repositioning of the urethra to a more ventral opening. The first step of surgery includes an incision around the urethral meatus that is continued longitudinally in the ventral neovaginal wall running over the urethra. The corpus spongiosum along the urethra then is separated from other surrounding tissues. Finally, the urethral meatus is brought to its new position and sutured in a Y-like fashion to prevent stricture of the meatus.
Fig. 2. Revision of excessively long urethra and bulky corpus spongiosum. (A) Incised neovaginal epithelium showing remnant corpus spongiosum tissue. (B) Proximal advancement of ventral urethrotomy. (C) Debulking of corpus spongiosum. (D) Repositioning of the urethral meatus to a more ventral opening.
This pic is not graphic so less brave kiwis can click:
Meatal or Urethral Stenosis
(Meatal stenosis is a condition where the meatus — the opening of at the tip of the penis — becomes narrower. The word “stenosis” means that a passage in your body is narrower than normal.)
Meatal stenosis can occur in up to 14% of patients and may account for bothersome urinary complaints, specifically obstructive voiding disorder. Meatal stenosis, in combination with a more fragile urethral wall, may lead to more proximal dilatation of the urethra, ballooning, and subsequent formation of a urethrovaginal fistula. Urethral strictures more proximal to the meatus also are possible.
For patients in urinary retention, urgent urinary decompression with a suprapubic or urethral catheter is an essential first step in management. A suprapubic catheter allows for proper evaluation of a urethral stricture with a VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram) and RUG (etrograde urethrogram) (Fig. 3). Further management may include catheter dilation or urethroplasty. Conservative management with dilation is a reasonable initial approach because it is less invasive compared with surgical reconstruction. When meatal stenosis is present, a simple Y-V plastic reconstruction may be performed, although 15% of patients require a second correction due to stricture recurrence. Urethroplasty may involve labiaplasty with lysis of adhesions because the presence of asymmetrical labia or adhesion bands may contribute to a weak or deflecting stream.
Fig. 3. RUG and cystogram demonstrating severe meatal stenosis and a more proximal urethral distension in a patient after vaginoplasty.
(Meatal stenosis is a condition where the meatus — the opening of at the tip of the penis — becomes narrower. The word “stenosis” means that a passage in your body is narrower than normal.)
Meatal stenosis can occur in up to 14% of patients and may account for bothersome urinary complaints, specifically obstructive voiding disorder. Meatal stenosis, in combination with a more fragile urethral wall, may lead to more proximal dilatation of the urethra, ballooning, and subsequent formation of a urethrovaginal fistula. Urethral strictures more proximal to the meatus also are possible.
For patients in urinary retention, urgent urinary decompression with a suprapubic or urethral catheter is an essential first step in management. A suprapubic catheter allows for proper evaluation of a urethral stricture with a VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram) and RUG (etrograde urethrogram) (Fig. 3). Further management may include catheter dilation or urethroplasty. Conservative management with dilation is a reasonable initial approach because it is less invasive compared with surgical reconstruction. When meatal stenosis is present, a simple Y-V plastic reconstruction may be performed, although 15% of patients require a second correction due to stricture recurrence. Urethroplasty may involve labiaplasty with lysis of adhesions because the presence of asymmetrical labia or adhesion bands may contribute to a weak or deflecting stream.
Fig. 3. RUG and cystogram demonstrating severe meatal stenosis and a more proximal urethral distension in a patient after vaginoplasty.
Finally, the prolapse:
Prolapse
The prevalence of neovaginal prolapse is 1% to 2%. In a cohort study by Kuhn and colleagues, 7.5% of patients were found on examination to have a stage 2 or greater neovaginal prolapse, and 3.8% required surgery to repair the prolapse (Fig. 4). Some surgeons perform a sacrospinous ligament fixation during the initial vaginoplasty to secure the neovagina and prevent prolapse. When prolapse occurs, an abdominal approach for sacrocolpopexy is the most common surgery performed for repair.
Fig. 4. Neovaginal prolapse in a patient with sigmoid neovagina.
The prevalence of neovaginal prolapse is 1% to 2%. In a cohort study by Kuhn and colleagues, 7.5% of patients were found on examination to have a stage 2 or greater neovaginal prolapse, and 3.8% required surgery to repair the prolapse (Fig. 4). Some surgeons perform a sacrospinous ligament fixation during the initial vaginoplasty to secure the neovagina and prevent prolapse. When prolapse occurs, an abdominal approach for sacrocolpopexy is the most common surgery performed for repair.
Fig. 4. Neovaginal prolapse in a patient with sigmoid neovagina.
The issue the surgeons fear the most, loss of depth:
Neovaginal Stenosis and Loss of Depth
The incidence of stenosis of the neovaginal introitus is 12%, with a range from 4% to 15%. The incidence of stenosis of the proximal vaginal canal is less common, at 1% to 12%. Studies have shown that although a majority of transgender women are happy with the neovaginal depth, 12% report inadequate depth. This complication accounts for up to 5% of reoperations. Neovaginal stenosis and loss of depth preventing patients from engaging in penetrative intercourse may be consequences of noncompliance with postoperative dilation, although often secondary to local infection and tissue retraction from diminished blood supply.
A strict dilating regimen is necessary for prevention of neovaginal stenosis. A video demonstration and live instruction can help to ensure patients properly perform dilation. If primary vaginoplasty fails due to neovaginal stenosis, a conservative approach with aggressive dilation can be used in attempt to reform the neovaginal cavity. Soft silicone dilators may be used in place of the standard rigid dilators because they are better tolerated when the neovaginal caliber and length have been compromised as a result of scarring.15 Adjunctive use of oil-based lubricants also can be helpful to soften the tissues lining the neovagina and may help with stretch at the time of dilation. When dilation is accompanied by significant pain, deep dilation in the operating room may be performed prior to attempting more aggressive dilation.
If these more conservative measures fail, multiple surgical approaches exist for reconstruction and may be required in up to 41% of cases. Repair with buccal mucosal augmentation involves lateral relaxing incisions through the wall of the neovagina at the 3-o’clock and 9-o’clock positions followed by fixation of appropriately sized buccal mucosal grafts (BMGs) (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5. Buccal mucosal augmentation for neovaginal stenosis. (A) Preoperative image depicting neovaginal stenosis. (B) Lateral neovaginal incisions. (C) BMG fixation.
A skin graft or an isolated bowel segment on its vascular pedicle can be used to increase depth of a neovagina. Both approaches have good success and do not differ significantly in terms of complications. Intestinal vaginoplasty with a sigmoid or ileal segment provides a neovagina with greater vaginal depth and the tissue is self-lubricating with less tendency to shrink, decreasing the need for lifelong dilation; however, it is a more invasive option involving intestinal surgery and bowel anastomosis. A laparoscopic or robotic approach provides greater exposure and eliminates the need for an extensive perineal dissection, which is more challenging due to scarring. A fullthickness skin graft vaginoplasty using abdominal, inguinal, labial, or upper leg donor sites is performed by incising the preexisting neovagina and creating a dissection tunnel in the vesicorectal space to create a neovaginal cavity and fix the graft. A rectal probe as well as a urinary catheter may be used to facilitate the dissection and decrease the risk of a rectal or urethral injury.
The incidence of stenosis of the neovaginal introitus is 12%, with a range from 4% to 15%. The incidence of stenosis of the proximal vaginal canal is less common, at 1% to 12%. Studies have shown that although a majority of transgender women are happy with the neovaginal depth, 12% report inadequate depth. This complication accounts for up to 5% of reoperations. Neovaginal stenosis and loss of depth preventing patients from engaging in penetrative intercourse may be consequences of noncompliance with postoperative dilation, although often secondary to local infection and tissue retraction from diminished blood supply.
A strict dilating regimen is necessary for prevention of neovaginal stenosis. A video demonstration and live instruction can help to ensure patients properly perform dilation. If primary vaginoplasty fails due to neovaginal stenosis, a conservative approach with aggressive dilation can be used in attempt to reform the neovaginal cavity. Soft silicone dilators may be used in place of the standard rigid dilators because they are better tolerated when the neovaginal caliber and length have been compromised as a result of scarring.15 Adjunctive use of oil-based lubricants also can be helpful to soften the tissues lining the neovagina and may help with stretch at the time of dilation. When dilation is accompanied by significant pain, deep dilation in the operating room may be performed prior to attempting more aggressive dilation.
If these more conservative measures fail, multiple surgical approaches exist for reconstruction and may be required in up to 41% of cases. Repair with buccal mucosal augmentation involves lateral relaxing incisions through the wall of the neovagina at the 3-o’clock and 9-o’clock positions followed by fixation of appropriately sized buccal mucosal grafts (BMGs) (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5. Buccal mucosal augmentation for neovaginal stenosis. (A) Preoperative image depicting neovaginal stenosis. (B) Lateral neovaginal incisions. (C) BMG fixation.
A skin graft or an isolated bowel segment on its vascular pedicle can be used to increase depth of a neovagina. Both approaches have good success and do not differ significantly in terms of complications. Intestinal vaginoplasty with a sigmoid or ileal segment provides a neovagina with greater vaginal depth and the tissue is self-lubricating with less tendency to shrink, decreasing the need for lifelong dilation; however, it is a more invasive option involving intestinal surgery and bowel anastomosis. A laparoscopic or robotic approach provides greater exposure and eliminates the need for an extensive perineal dissection, which is more challenging due to scarring. A fullthickness skin graft vaginoplasty using abdominal, inguinal, labial, or upper leg donor sites is performed by incising the preexisting neovagina and creating a dissection tunnel in the vesicorectal space to create a neovaginal cavity and fix the graft. A rectal probe as well as a urinary catheter may be used to facilitate the dissection and decrease the risk of a rectal or urethral injury.
Neovaginal Fistulas
One of the most dreaded complications after vaginoplasty is the development of a rectovaginal fistula. Rectovaginal fistula can occur after a rectal injury, a postoperative abscess, an infection, a hematoma, or a dilation injury and, rarely, in cases of neovaginal malignancy. The overall incidence of this complication is 2%, with a range between 0.8% to 17%. There is a strong correlation between neovaginal fistulas and rectal injuries that are identified and repaired during the initial vaginoplasty surgery. There also have been reports of urethroneovaginal fistulas, which may exist in isolation or arise secondary to another complication, such as meatal stenosis (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6. Prostato-neovaginal fistula in a patient with a prior transurethral resection of prostate. Foley catheter is seen through the fistula tracts.
It is the authors’ opinion, based on several observations, that urologists should exercise caution when performing procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients with a history of vaginoplasty, because the prostatic capsule and the external urinary sphincter may be compromised during the initial surgical dissection. Similarly, dissection of the neovaginal space could be affected in patients with a history of prior prostate surgeries and increase the risk of fistula formation.
A small rectoneovaginal fistula may be managed conservatively with low residual diet, whereas surgical intervention is needed for more complex cases. Consultation and collaboration with colorectal surgery may be helpful for fistula repair. Surgical approaches include fistulectomy with primary closure in layers, local advancement flaps, and interposition of pedicled flaps, such as a gracilis flap or an inferior gluteal artery fasciocutaneous flap. Another approach for large fistulas is the interposition of omentum and conversion to an intestinal vaginoplasty. Repairs may be performed transanally, transperineally, intraabdominally, or transneovaginally, depending on the integrity of the surrounding tissues, the size and location of the fistula, and surgeon preference. Another important consideration is whether or not to perform a diverting ileostomy or colostomy, because it may improve outcomes of complex fistula repairs.
Repair of a genitourinary fistula can be performed via a transvaginal or transabdominal approach. Repairs that involve tissue interposition strategies improve healing and the chances of a successful outcome.
One of the most dreaded complications after vaginoplasty is the development of a rectovaginal fistula. Rectovaginal fistula can occur after a rectal injury, a postoperative abscess, an infection, a hematoma, or a dilation injury and, rarely, in cases of neovaginal malignancy. The overall incidence of this complication is 2%, with a range between 0.8% to 17%. There is a strong correlation between neovaginal fistulas and rectal injuries that are identified and repaired during the initial vaginoplasty surgery. There also have been reports of urethroneovaginal fistulas, which may exist in isolation or arise secondary to another complication, such as meatal stenosis (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6. Prostato-neovaginal fistula in a patient with a prior transurethral resection of prostate. Foley catheter is seen through the fistula tracts.
It is the authors’ opinion, based on several observations, that urologists should exercise caution when performing procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients with a history of vaginoplasty, because the prostatic capsule and the external urinary sphincter may be compromised during the initial surgical dissection. Similarly, dissection of the neovaginal space could be affected in patients with a history of prior prostate surgeries and increase the risk of fistula formation.
A small rectoneovaginal fistula may be managed conservatively with low residual diet, whereas surgical intervention is needed for more complex cases. Consultation and collaboration with colorectal surgery may be helpful for fistula repair. Surgical approaches include fistulectomy with primary closure in layers, local advancement flaps, and interposition of pedicled flaps, such as a gracilis flap or an inferior gluteal artery fasciocutaneous flap. Another approach for large fistulas is the interposition of omentum and conversion to an intestinal vaginoplasty. Repairs may be performed transanally, transperineally, intraabdominally, or transneovaginally, depending on the integrity of the surrounding tissues, the size and location of the fistula, and surgeon preference. Another important consideration is whether or not to perform a diverting ileostomy or colostomy, because it may improve outcomes of complex fistula repairs.
Repair of a genitourinary fistula can be performed via a transvaginal or transabdominal approach. Repairs that involve tissue interposition strategies improve healing and the chances of a successful outcome.
Now phallo horrors, a (no pics) description of the goals, types and complications:
PHALLOPLASTY
Phalloplasty involves removal of the female genitalia and subsequent creation of male-appearing genitalia. For a majority (up to 98%) of transmen, voiding from a standing position is an important goal and many transmen undergo reconstructive surgery with the construction of a neourethra to achieve this goal. For patients who prioritize sexual functioning, erogenous sensation and a phallus with sufficient length and girth for penetrative intercourse are important. The ideal phalloplasty has been described as a single-stage, reproducible procedure that allows for standing urination, tactile and erogenous sensation, sufficient girth to accommodate an erectile prosthesis, and an esthetically acceptable result. Staged procedures often are necessary, however, to meet patient goals.
Currently, several different techniques exist for phalloplasty. Broadly, these are categorized as free flaps and pedicled flaps. The most commonly used technique is the radial forearm free flap phalloplasty because it provides the best cosmetic and functional results. It involves tissue transfer from the forearm to the pubis with microsurgical vascular anastomoses. Pedicled flaps involve the transposition of tissue with an intact blood supply. The most common example is a pedicled anterolateral thigh flap phalloplasty.
Regardless of the flap, the neophallic urethra is created by connecting a urinary conduit within the neophallus to an elongated urethra. This results in 5 different segments of the neourethra that are classified from proximal to distal as (1) the native urethra, (2) the fixed perineal urethra (pars fixa), (3) the anastomotic urethra, (4) the phallic urethra (pars pendulans), and (5) the meatus.
The placement of a penile prosthesis generally is a delayed procedure that occurs between 9 and 12 months after adequate healing has occurred. Placement of a penile prosthesis is deferred if a neophallus is bulky enough on its own for penetrative intercourse.
PHALLOPLASTY COMPLICATIONS
In general, phalloplasty is a more complex procedure than vaginoplasty and is associated with a higher rate of complications. Urologic complications, including urethrocutenaeous fistulas, persistent vaginal cavities, and urethral strictures, are the most commonly reported complications, which can present within a few weeks up to a few years after surgery.
Phalloplasty involves removal of the female genitalia and subsequent creation of male-appearing genitalia. For a majority (up to 98%) of transmen, voiding from a standing position is an important goal and many transmen undergo reconstructive surgery with the construction of a neourethra to achieve this goal. For patients who prioritize sexual functioning, erogenous sensation and a phallus with sufficient length and girth for penetrative intercourse are important. The ideal phalloplasty has been described as a single-stage, reproducible procedure that allows for standing urination, tactile and erogenous sensation, sufficient girth to accommodate an erectile prosthesis, and an esthetically acceptable result. Staged procedures often are necessary, however, to meet patient goals.
Currently, several different techniques exist for phalloplasty. Broadly, these are categorized as free flaps and pedicled flaps. The most commonly used technique is the radial forearm free flap phalloplasty because it provides the best cosmetic and functional results. It involves tissue transfer from the forearm to the pubis with microsurgical vascular anastomoses. Pedicled flaps involve the transposition of tissue with an intact blood supply. The most common example is a pedicled anterolateral thigh flap phalloplasty.
Regardless of the flap, the neophallic urethra is created by connecting a urinary conduit within the neophallus to an elongated urethra. This results in 5 different segments of the neourethra that are classified from proximal to distal as (1) the native urethra, (2) the fixed perineal urethra (pars fixa), (3) the anastomotic urethra, (4) the phallic urethra (pars pendulans), and (5) the meatus.
The placement of a penile prosthesis generally is a delayed procedure that occurs between 9 and 12 months after adequate healing has occurred. Placement of a penile prosthesis is deferred if a neophallus is bulky enough on its own for penetrative intercourse.
PHALLOPLASTY COMPLICATIONS
In general, phalloplasty is a more complex procedure than vaginoplasty and is associated with a higher rate of complications. Urologic complications, including urethrocutenaeous fistulas, persistent vaginal cavities, and urethral strictures, are the most commonly reported complications, which can present within a few weeks up to a few years after surgery.
EVALUATION
Just as the history and physical are vital to the evaluation of a postvaginoplasty patient, they are the cornerstone to the evaluation of a postphalloplasty patient. Details of prior surgeries and any reconstructive efforts, which can be gathered from the patients or prior operative reports and clinical notes, are important. Specific complaints can help narrow down a differential diagnosis. For example, a patient who reports postvoid dribbling that persists long after a void is most likely to be diagnosed with a persistent vaginal cavity. During the physical examination, it is particularly important to evaluate the abdominal, flank, and genital regions. Evaluation of each may provide information regarding infection, urinary retention, fistula, or another abnormality. It cannot be overstated that blind calibration of the urethra should not be used to assess caliber of the urethra due to possibility of injury.
Beyond the history and physical, a urinalysis and culture, basic metabolic panel, complete blood cell count, and blood cultures may be useful. A uroflow and a bladder scan to obtain a postvoid residual can provide information regarding how well a patient is emptying his bladder. Infections should be appropriately treated and consideration should be given to possible urinary diversion via suprapubic access, which also allows for antegrade cystourethroscopy to facilitate eventual reconstruction. RUG and VCUG combined with endoscopy using a cystoscope or pediatric cystoscope versus a ureteroscope are invaluable to delineate anatomy (Fig. 7). When the neourethra is tortuous, a guide wire ensures safe gradual advancement of a flexible scope. Additional imaging is dictated by the initial evaluation and may include ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. Any fluid collection or abscess seen on imaging should be drained, and urine and cavity cultures should be sent to determine appropriate antibiotic treatment prior to urologic intervention.
Fig. 7. RUG and simultaneous VCUG showing an anastomotic stricture between pars pendulans and pars fixa.
Just as the history and physical are vital to the evaluation of a postvaginoplasty patient, they are the cornerstone to the evaluation of a postphalloplasty patient. Details of prior surgeries and any reconstructive efforts, which can be gathered from the patients or prior operative reports and clinical notes, are important. Specific complaints can help narrow down a differential diagnosis. For example, a patient who reports postvoid dribbling that persists long after a void is most likely to be diagnosed with a persistent vaginal cavity. During the physical examination, it is particularly important to evaluate the abdominal, flank, and genital regions. Evaluation of each may provide information regarding infection, urinary retention, fistula, or another abnormality. It cannot be overstated that blind calibration of the urethra should not be used to assess caliber of the urethra due to possibility of injury.
Beyond the history and physical, a urinalysis and culture, basic metabolic panel, complete blood cell count, and blood cultures may be useful. A uroflow and a bladder scan to obtain a postvoid residual can provide information regarding how well a patient is emptying his bladder. Infections should be appropriately treated and consideration should be given to possible urinary diversion via suprapubic access, which also allows for antegrade cystourethroscopy to facilitate eventual reconstruction. RUG and VCUG combined with endoscopy using a cystoscope or pediatric cystoscope versus a ureteroscope are invaluable to delineate anatomy (Fig. 7). When the neourethra is tortuous, a guide wire ensures safe gradual advancement of a flexible scope. Additional imaging is dictated by the initial evaluation and may include ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. Any fluid collection or abscess seen on imaging should be drained, and urine and cavity cultures should be sent to determine appropriate antibiotic treatment prior to urologic intervention.
Fig. 7. RUG and simultaneous VCUG showing an anastomotic stricture between pars pendulans and pars fixa.
The complications, starts with 2 more urethograms before it gets graphic:
URETHROCUTANEOUS FISTULA
Urethrocutaneous fistula is the most common complication after phalloplasty, with an incidence ranging from 15% to 70%. Although fistulas may occur anywhere along the neourethra, the most common location is at the anastomotic sites between the phallic urethra and the fixed urethra and in the ventral suture line area between the fixed urethra and the native urethra (Fig.
. Decreased vascularity of the flap, poor quality of local tissue in the multilayer closure, and the discrepancy between the luminal diameters of the different urethral segments due to primary flap design or secondary to contraction during healing are thought to contribute to fistula formation. In the presence of a stricture, proximal fistula formation is cited as 40%.
Fig. 8. Injection of contrast through an anastomotic urethrocutaneous fistula.
Observation is the initial course of management, because spontaneous closure of fistulous tracts may occur in up to 36% of patients within 2 months of diagnosis. Fistulas that persist for greater than 3 months or are large with low potential for spontaneous closure can be corrected surgically.
Successful repair depends on complete excision of the fistula tract, the use of absorbable sutures, a tension-free multilayer closure with wellvascularized tissue, nonoverlapping suture lines, and low-pressure healing, which means elimination of distal obstruction (ie, stricture repair), maximal urinary drainage through a catheter (urethral and/or suprapubic), and prevention of detrusor overactivity. A cystourethroscopy is first performed in retrograde or antegrade fashion, and external probing of the fistula tract with a guide wire or a lacrimal duct probe assists in identification of the fistula and delineation of the tract. Placement of concentric retraction sutures at the edges of the fistula tract can facilitate excision. After the tract is excised, the resulting opening can be closed in multiple nonoverlapping layers. A fasciocutaneous groin flap, a labial fat pad flap, or a musculofascial gracilis flap can be performed to decrease the risk of fistula recurrence. A catheter provides maximal urinary drainage for lowpressure healing. Repair of a concomitant neourethral stricture or persistent vaginal cavity also decreases the risk of fistula recurrence by allowing for low-pressure healing.
Urethrocutaneous fistula is the most common complication after phalloplasty, with an incidence ranging from 15% to 70%. Although fistulas may occur anywhere along the neourethra, the most common location is at the anastomotic sites between the phallic urethra and the fixed urethra and in the ventral suture line area between the fixed urethra and the native urethra (Fig.
. Decreased vascularity of the flap, poor quality of local tissue in the multilayer closure, and the discrepancy between the luminal diameters of the different urethral segments due to primary flap design or secondary to contraction during healing are thought to contribute to fistula formation. In the presence of a stricture, proximal fistula formation is cited as 40%.Fig. 8. Injection of contrast through an anastomotic urethrocutaneous fistula.
Observation is the initial course of management, because spontaneous closure of fistulous tracts may occur in up to 36% of patients within 2 months of diagnosis. Fistulas that persist for greater than 3 months or are large with low potential for spontaneous closure can be corrected surgically.
Successful repair depends on complete excision of the fistula tract, the use of absorbable sutures, a tension-free multilayer closure with wellvascularized tissue, nonoverlapping suture lines, and low-pressure healing, which means elimination of distal obstruction (ie, stricture repair), maximal urinary drainage through a catheter (urethral and/or suprapubic), and prevention of detrusor overactivity. A cystourethroscopy is first performed in retrograde or antegrade fashion, and external probing of the fistula tract with a guide wire or a lacrimal duct probe assists in identification of the fistula and delineation of the tract. Placement of concentric retraction sutures at the edges of the fistula tract can facilitate excision. After the tract is excised, the resulting opening can be closed in multiple nonoverlapping layers. A fasciocutaneous groin flap, a labial fat pad flap, or a musculofascial gracilis flap can be performed to decrease the risk of fistula recurrence. A catheter provides maximal urinary drainage for lowpressure healing. Repair of a concomitant neourethral stricture or persistent vaginal cavity also decreases the risk of fistula recurrence by allowing for low-pressure healing.
This one has an imaging pic and description on first spoiler and the surgery pic + procedure separated:
PERSISTENT VAGINAL CAVITY
A persistent vaginal cavity may communicate with a neourethra and lead to prolonged postvoid dribbling, pelvic pain, or fullness and/or persistent urinary tract infections postphalloplasty. In patients who present for treatment of a neourethral stricture, this complication is present in approximately half of patients (Fig. 9). It is hypothesized that pressurized urine due to neourethral stricture breaks through the suture lines of the fixed urethra into the previously obliterated vaginal cavity. Inadequate vaginal de-epithelialization during colpocleisis or incomplete vaginectomy also makes patients more susceptible to this complication. Presence of a persistent vaginal cavity should be investigated during reconstructive surgery, regardless of whether it is detected radiographically during the preoperative evaluation to ensure this complication is not missed.
Fig. 9. RUG and simultaneous VCUG performed demonstrating an anastomotic stricture along with a persistent vaginal cavity posterior to the neourethra.
A persistent vaginal cavity may communicate with a neourethra and lead to prolonged postvoid dribbling, pelvic pain, or fullness and/or persistent urinary tract infections postphalloplasty. In patients who present for treatment of a neourethral stricture, this complication is present in approximately half of patients (Fig. 9). It is hypothesized that pressurized urine due to neourethral stricture breaks through the suture lines of the fixed urethra into the previously obliterated vaginal cavity. Inadequate vaginal de-epithelialization during colpocleisis or incomplete vaginectomy also makes patients more susceptible to this complication. Presence of a persistent vaginal cavity should be investigated during reconstructive surgery, regardless of whether it is detected radiographically during the preoperative evaluation to ensure this complication is not missed.
Fig. 9. RUG and simultaneous VCUG performed demonstrating an anastomotic stricture along with a persistent vaginal cavity posterior to the neourethra.
Surgery involves complete excision and obliteration through an open perineal approach or a transabdominal robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach (Fig. 10). Subepithelial injection of lidocaine with epinephrine into the lining of the cavity is helpful in tissue hydrodissection and in reducing intraoperative bleeding. Placement of bilateral ureteral stents and a urethral catheter prior to the dissection can facilitate identification of these structures and possibly decrease the risk of injury.
Fig. 10. Persistent vaginal cavity repair. (A) Intraoperative photograph of a remnant vaginal cavity repaired at the time of neourethral stricture repair (B) Obliterated vaginal cavity via redo colpocleisis.
Fig. 10. Persistent vaginal cavity repair. (A) Intraoperative photograph of a remnant vaginal cavity repaired at the time of neourethral stricture repair (B) Obliterated vaginal cavity via redo colpocleisis.
This is long, but has some graphic pics of open meat tubes:
URETHRAL STRICTURES
[A urethral stricture involves scarring that narrows the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A stricture restricts the flow of urine from the bladder and can cause a variety of medical problems in the urinary tract, including inflammation or infection]
Urethral strictures occur with an incidence between 25% to 58%; 41% of strictures occur in the anastomotic urethra between pars fixa and pars pendulans, 28% occur in the phallic urethra, 15% occur in the meatus, 13% occur in the fixed urethra, and 8% occur in multiple urethral segments, with most strictures presenting in association with fistulas. A majority of strictures occur at anastomotic sites with poor blood flow due to ischemia. Contracture of neourethral tissue during healing can also lead to stricture formation.
Urethral strictures often require surgery but can be temporized with catheter dilation until the inflammation surrounding the tissue has abated. Endoscopic management with dilation or direct visualization internal urethrotomy is a reasonable, less-invasive, first-line treatment option for short, single strictures. These techniques are performed under direct endoscopic or radiographic guidance to ensure the proper location is dilated or incised. Placement of a Foley catheter for at least 2 weeks postoperatively allows for urinary drainage to promote healing. Self-catheterization or selfcalibration techniques can be used after catheter removal to help maintain urethral patency. Durable success after endoscopic management is low, with the rate of recurrence as high as 88% likely due to the lack of a corpus spongiosum and poor blood supply.
Urethral reconstruction via urethroplasty is the best option for definitive management of strictures. Techniques after neophallus construction include meatotomy and excision and primary anastomosis, free graft urethroplasty, pedicled flap urethroplasty, and 2-stage urethroplasty. In the largest study to date on outcomes after urethroplasty following phalloplasty, meatotomy and 2-staged urethroplasty had the lowest recurrence rates, at 25% and 30.3%, respectively. Perineal urethrostomy is reserved for patients with multiple failed reconstructive attempts or those who choose to avoid extensive reconstruction.
Extended meatotomy is the standard approach for surgically correcting short stenotic segments at the meatus. This technique is performed by incising the meatus with a simple ventral incision and then reapproximating the inner urethral mucosa and glanular tissue with sutures. Meatoplasty is performed for recurrent or longer meatal strictures. It includes numerous techniques that may incorporate flaps or grafts and can be performed in a single or staged procedure similar to more proximal urethral reconstruction. The Asopa urethroplasty is a 1-stage technique that involves ventral sagittal urethrotomy and dorsal graft placement without mobilization of the urethra. A single-stage ventral onlay BMG (Buccal Mucosa Graft) is another distal urethroplasty technique. A double-face BMG technique that involves opening the stenosed segment ventrally and raising glanular wings for placement of a ventral graft followed by a dorsal urethrotomy incision for placement of a dorsal graft is another option.
A more novel technique that involves a ventral transurethral wedge resection of the stenosed segment and transurethral delivery and spread fixation of appropriate BMG inlay into the resultant urethrotomy may be applied as well. Augmented staged surgeries are important for patients with a completely obliterated meatus or those with prior failures (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11. Distal meatal reconstruction in a patient with prior extended meatotomy. (A) Buccal mucosa inlay placed dorsally prior to tubularization. (B) Postoperative image immediately after tubularization.
For a primary short urethral anastomotic stricture, a single-stage anastomotic technique without the use of additional flaps or grafts is an option. Excision and primary anastomosis or a nontransecting anastomotic urethroplasty, which is considered the gold standard approach for short strictures in cisgender male urethras, may be performed when a short anastomotic stricture is accompanied by reliable well-vascularized local tissue. This technique is performed by excising the stenosed urethral segment, spatulating the proximal and distal stumps in opposite, complementary directions, and then reapproximating the edges over an indwelling Foley catheter. The overall success rate in this population is low, at 57%, which may be due to decreased tissue mobility, absence of corpus spongiosum, and reduced blood supply in transgender men with neophallic urethras.
A staged urethroplasty is the recommended option for long penile or recurrent neourethral strictures (Figs. 12 and 13). This technique begins with a ventral urethrotomy through the stenosed segment or, in cases of total neourethral obliteration, a complete ventral spatulation of the anterior urethral segment. The urethral plate either is then augmented with a graft or a new neourethral plate is created with a graft. The lateral edges of the urethral plate are then sutured to the borders of the skin incision and left to heal exposed. As the urethral plate matures over the next 3 months to 6 months, the patient voids through a temporary, more proximal urethrostomy. During the second stage, the lateral edges of the urethral plate are mobilized prior to tubularization of the neourethra over a catheter. Overall, this technique has been reported to have a success rate of up to 70%, which is the highest success rate among all types of neophallic urethroplasties.
Fig. 12. Staged urethroplasty of anastomotic stricture. (A) Stage 1 repair with BMG placed at the site of anastomotic stricture to serve as a temporary perineal urethrostomy. (B) Matured urethral plate at 6 months postoperatively. (C) Intraoperative image during stage 2 urethroplasty showing lateral mobilization of urethral plate and tubularization over a Foley catheter. (D) Stage 2: immediate postoperative image.
Fig. 13. Staged urethroplasty for panurethral stricture.
(A) Preoperative RUG and VCUG showing a completely obliterated pars pendulans. (B) Intraoperative image showing absence of neourethra. (C) Stage 1: reharvested BMG fixation in multiple mosaic pieces in a patient with a prior bilateral BMG harvest. (D) Stage 2: mobilization of urethral plate 6 months later (note additional lingual mucosa inlay placed to widen the distal plate). (E) Stage 2: tubularization of the urethra over a Foley catheter. (F) Postoperative image at 8 months.
Perineal urethrostomy is an alternate option for patients who are not interested in reconstructive surgery or who have failed multiple reconstructive efforts. In other situations, it may be used as a temporary treatment until definitive reconstruction is pursued. This surgery results in a perineal urethra under the neoscrotum by opening the fixed urethra and approximating the lateral edges of the urethra to the perineum. It allows for unobstructed urine flow from the newly created urethra.
[A urethral stricture involves scarring that narrows the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A stricture restricts the flow of urine from the bladder and can cause a variety of medical problems in the urinary tract, including inflammation or infection]
Urethral strictures occur with an incidence between 25% to 58%; 41% of strictures occur in the anastomotic urethra between pars fixa and pars pendulans, 28% occur in the phallic urethra, 15% occur in the meatus, 13% occur in the fixed urethra, and 8% occur in multiple urethral segments, with most strictures presenting in association with fistulas. A majority of strictures occur at anastomotic sites with poor blood flow due to ischemia. Contracture of neourethral tissue during healing can also lead to stricture formation.
Urethral strictures often require surgery but can be temporized with catheter dilation until the inflammation surrounding the tissue has abated. Endoscopic management with dilation or direct visualization internal urethrotomy is a reasonable, less-invasive, first-line treatment option for short, single strictures. These techniques are performed under direct endoscopic or radiographic guidance to ensure the proper location is dilated or incised. Placement of a Foley catheter for at least 2 weeks postoperatively allows for urinary drainage to promote healing. Self-catheterization or selfcalibration techniques can be used after catheter removal to help maintain urethral patency. Durable success after endoscopic management is low, with the rate of recurrence as high as 88% likely due to the lack of a corpus spongiosum and poor blood supply.
Urethral reconstruction via urethroplasty is the best option for definitive management of strictures. Techniques after neophallus construction include meatotomy and excision and primary anastomosis, free graft urethroplasty, pedicled flap urethroplasty, and 2-stage urethroplasty. In the largest study to date on outcomes after urethroplasty following phalloplasty, meatotomy and 2-staged urethroplasty had the lowest recurrence rates, at 25% and 30.3%, respectively. Perineal urethrostomy is reserved for patients with multiple failed reconstructive attempts or those who choose to avoid extensive reconstruction.
Extended meatotomy is the standard approach for surgically correcting short stenotic segments at the meatus. This technique is performed by incising the meatus with a simple ventral incision and then reapproximating the inner urethral mucosa and glanular tissue with sutures. Meatoplasty is performed for recurrent or longer meatal strictures. It includes numerous techniques that may incorporate flaps or grafts and can be performed in a single or staged procedure similar to more proximal urethral reconstruction. The Asopa urethroplasty is a 1-stage technique that involves ventral sagittal urethrotomy and dorsal graft placement without mobilization of the urethra. A single-stage ventral onlay BMG (Buccal Mucosa Graft) is another distal urethroplasty technique. A double-face BMG technique that involves opening the stenosed segment ventrally and raising glanular wings for placement of a ventral graft followed by a dorsal urethrotomy incision for placement of a dorsal graft is another option.
A more novel technique that involves a ventral transurethral wedge resection of the stenosed segment and transurethral delivery and spread fixation of appropriate BMG inlay into the resultant urethrotomy may be applied as well. Augmented staged surgeries are important for patients with a completely obliterated meatus or those with prior failures (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11. Distal meatal reconstruction in a patient with prior extended meatotomy. (A) Buccal mucosa inlay placed dorsally prior to tubularization. (B) Postoperative image immediately after tubularization.
For a primary short urethral anastomotic stricture, a single-stage anastomotic technique without the use of additional flaps or grafts is an option. Excision and primary anastomosis or a nontransecting anastomotic urethroplasty, which is considered the gold standard approach for short strictures in cisgender male urethras, may be performed when a short anastomotic stricture is accompanied by reliable well-vascularized local tissue. This technique is performed by excising the stenosed urethral segment, spatulating the proximal and distal stumps in opposite, complementary directions, and then reapproximating the edges over an indwelling Foley catheter. The overall success rate in this population is low, at 57%, which may be due to decreased tissue mobility, absence of corpus spongiosum, and reduced blood supply in transgender men with neophallic urethras.
A staged urethroplasty is the recommended option for long penile or recurrent neourethral strictures (Figs. 12 and 13). This technique begins with a ventral urethrotomy through the stenosed segment or, in cases of total neourethral obliteration, a complete ventral spatulation of the anterior urethral segment. The urethral plate either is then augmented with a graft or a new neourethral plate is created with a graft. The lateral edges of the urethral plate are then sutured to the borders of the skin incision and left to heal exposed. As the urethral plate matures over the next 3 months to 6 months, the patient voids through a temporary, more proximal urethrostomy. During the second stage, the lateral edges of the urethral plate are mobilized prior to tubularization of the neourethra over a catheter. Overall, this technique has been reported to have a success rate of up to 70%, which is the highest success rate among all types of neophallic urethroplasties.
Fig. 12. Staged urethroplasty of anastomotic stricture. (A) Stage 1 repair with BMG placed at the site of anastomotic stricture to serve as a temporary perineal urethrostomy. (B) Matured urethral plate at 6 months postoperatively. (C) Intraoperative image during stage 2 urethroplasty showing lateral mobilization of urethral plate and tubularization over a Foley catheter. (D) Stage 2: immediate postoperative image.
Fig. 13. Staged urethroplasty for panurethral stricture.
(A) Preoperative RUG and VCUG showing a completely obliterated pars pendulans. (B) Intraoperative image showing absence of neourethra. (C) Stage 1: reharvested BMG fixation in multiple mosaic pieces in a patient with a prior bilateral BMG harvest. (D) Stage 2: mobilization of urethral plate 6 months later (note additional lingual mucosa inlay placed to widen the distal plate). (E) Stage 2: tubularization of the urethra over a Foley catheter. (F) Postoperative image at 8 months.
Perineal urethrostomy is an alternate option for patients who are not interested in reconstructive surgery or who have failed multiple reconstructive efforts. In other situations, it may be used as a temporary treatment until definitive reconstruction is pursued. This surgery results in a perineal urethra under the neoscrotum by opening the fixed urethra and approximating the lateral edges of the urethra to the perineum. It allows for unobstructed urine flow from the newly created urethra.
SUMMARY: Overall, reconstructive surgery is challenging after vaginoplasty and phalloplasty. Continued surgical advancements are critical for optimal treatment of patients with complications after surgery.
Peeing from your perineum, just like the other guys
Art Kassul
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One does not reply to @sanguis draconis, we can only listen and hope that we have the gumption to learn from the wisdom they impart.
That thing has to be a foot long! No doubt he'll be bragging about his insane depth soon enough. "My vagina can comfortably lodge a full-sized Subway meatball sub."
Doctor: Open up and say ahhh.
Neovag: salrite.
Doctor: salrite?
Neovag: salrite.
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This thread has given me page paralysis because im scared to scroll in case i accidently tap one of those boxes.
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You know
I've got doctors in the family. And there was a beautiful time in high school where me being the tech savvy type, was the only one with a computer that could load all their surgery videos. And there were plenty of days I would hop on the old girl to play Dota Allstars only to find that there was a hip transplant in all it's glory sitting their on screen.
And in the grainy, compressed. live leak quality videos of senseless and miscellaneous gore. Calvacades of tissues and tendons and the barest hint of bone, oversaturated and yet overexposed; a scene far too graphic for even a hardened kid like myself, was a feeling that is hard to put into words. It probably has a German phrase equivalent, but needless to say I believe I've found that feeling again, and all it took was a big floppy urethra surrounded by a shuddering mass of nameless flesh and unanchored tendons.
I don't think my dick looks like that, then again mine doesn't usually fall off.
I've got doctors in the family. And there was a beautiful time in high school where me being the tech savvy type, was the only one with a computer that could load all their surgery videos. And there were plenty of days I would hop on the old girl to play Dota Allstars only to find that there was a hip transplant in all it's glory sitting their on screen.
And in the grainy, compressed. live leak quality videos of senseless and miscellaneous gore. Calvacades of tissues and tendons and the barest hint of bone, oversaturated and yet overexposed; a scene far too graphic for even a hardened kid like myself, was a feeling that is hard to put into words. It probably has a German phrase equivalent, but needless to say I believe I've found that feeling again, and all it took was a big floppy urethra surrounded by a shuddering mass of nameless flesh and unanchored tendons.
I don't think my dick looks like that, then again mine doesn't usually fall off.
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So, the Western society condemns conversion therapy, while also supporting this?
You guys truly live in a society.
You guys truly live in a society.
PresidentTerf
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Lol yes, she appears to be a very sexy sociopath.
Actually, I suspect her good looks get her patients as well.
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The term is "abjection".
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A recent video from TT Exulansic about Vaginoplasty. Dude in the video is crashing into slumber while talking about his botched colon srs and is revealing new horrible stuff about the nature of colon srs.
AAAARGH!!!
- The colon craft is still acting like a colon & cramping during dilation which is painful
- Troons with colon amhole go to Thailand because thai butchers can make the pain of colon cramps during dilation go away
- After a colon troon eats his colongina makes digesting sounds
- The lubrication of the colongina depends on EATING FOOD. That means a colon-dude eats and then the colongina produces bowel juices
- Dude tells the story about a colon troon whose husband made him eat dinner before sex so that he is wet (aka the bowel tissue inside his amhole produces bowel mucus)
AAAARGH!!!
Phil Kessel
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Top surgery results are generally sad and deflated looking on overweight women because they have fat on the rest of their body and then a weirdly out of place concave chest, but this one is especially bad.
Also note the self harm scars on her arms. Because nothing says medically responsible decision like mutilating the breasts of a woman with a history of self harm!
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It’s been already said but stopping people from self destructing is incredibly hard in most cases. Some mental issues are so complex that even what would technically be a *bad choice* could help.
Which is just another thing that goes to complicate the trans question even further: could srs work when nothing else did? Is this one of the reasons why it’s so widely accepted (beside the obvious economical reason)?
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