Evaluation of Lateral Triangular Flaps When Combined With Bilateral Superficial Epigastric Artery Flap for Shaft-only Penile Reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phalloplasty represents a challenging complex genital reconstruction surgery. Phalloplasty should result in an aesthetic composite phallus, with the ability to void while standing, allowing placement of an implantable prostheses and preserving both tactile and erogenous sensation with minimal donor site morbidity.

Methods

A bilateral superficial epigastric artery flap was design in the supra pubic area, extending upward till the lower boarder of the umbilicus. Two triangular flaps were designed at the base of the main rectangular flap to facilitate further mobilization of the neophallus. A penile prosthesis was implanted at the same stage in some patients. Finally, the lateral abdominal flaps were dissected and mobilized to be closed primarily in the mid line.

SUBMITTER: Mohamed AEE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856887 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature