Patient-reported outcomes after one-stage neourethral reconstruction in transmen with phalloplasty-associated strictures and fistulas

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Gender-affirming surgery is crucial for transgender individuals, with phalloplasty being a significant but complex procedure for trans men.
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Urethral complications such as strictures and fistulas occur in 14-60% of phalloplasty patients, often requiring revision surgeries.
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Factors like surgical scarring and hormonal influences contribute to the high incidence of urethral complications in transgender men.
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This study assesses patient-reported outcomes and surgical results in a homogenous cohort undergoing neourethral reconstruction.
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The findings aim to enhance perioperative management and address the lack of standardized guidelines for urethral reconstruction.

World Journal Of Urology

by Victor M. Schuettfort, Rebecca R. Graf, Malte W. Vetterlein, Tim A. Ludwig, Philipp Gild, Phillip Marks, Armin Soave, Roland Dahlem, Margit Fisch, Silke Riechardt
September 30, 2024

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