Penile and testicular prosthesis following gender-affirming phalloplasty and scrotoplasty: a narrative review and technical insights.

ABSTRACT: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals may seek gender-affirming phalloplasty with specific functional goals, including erectile function sufficient for penetrative sexual intercourse. Individuals seeking penile prosthesis placement must accept the potential risks to their phallic anatomy. We review current practices at our center and narrative review of literature discussing techniques for penile prosthesis and testicular prosthesis placement after phalloplasty and scrotoplasty, as well as surgical outcomes, and quality of life outcomes where available. Early discussion of a staged approach to phallic construction with a last step of implant placement is important during initial phalloplasty counseling. Pre-operative counseling at our multi-disciplinary center includes: discussi

SUBMITTER: Fascelli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10643390 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature