, Andreja Štolfa Gruntar1 and Miloš Petrovic´2 (1) Department of obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slajmerjeva 3, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia (2) General Hospital Izola, Polje 40, 6310 Izola, Slovenia The creation of…
Fig. 27.1 Reconstruction of the phallus without the urethra by the pedicle ALT flap – direct donor site closure. In thin patients, when the donor defect is less than 8–10…
Fig. 32.1 Mastectomy with free nipple-areola complex grafting: (a, b) preoperative view; (c, d) postoperative view Fig. 32.2 NAC position and mammary tissue distribution changes with different positions of the…
Fig. 16.1 Preoperative view Fig. 16.2 Postoperative view The pinch test in the upper pole of the breast can also give additional information in choosing between subglandular or submuscular pocket….
Surgical technique Limitations Benefits One-step technique Long operatory time One surgical solution Stiffener required Ability for sexual intercourse Good cosmetic result Radial forearm flap Possible urinary tract complication Ability for…
Fig. 20.1 Partial neovaginal prolapse. In this picture, the prolapse of the posterior vault is evident Fig. 20.2 Total neovaginal prolapse Several authors have reported their casuistics after SRS, but…
Fig. 19.1 The segment of the ileum, once isolated, is opened along its anti-mesenteric border Fig. 19.2 (a) The intestinal segment is folded and reconfigured into a “U” shape and…
Surgical technique Limitations Benefits Metoidioplasty Short phallus, not capable of sexual penetration, does not always enable voiding while standing Easy technique, reduced risk of complication, quick recovery time Radial forearm…
Fig. 30.1 Schematic representation of the abdominal flap prior to its rise [4] The flap is then mobilized from the distal edge to the base: during this phase it is…
