Research highlight: surgical outcomes of gluteal VY plasty after extensive abdominoperineal resection or total pelvic exenteration - Takeaways - MDSpire

Research highlight: surgical outcomes of gluteal VY plasty after extensive abdominoperineal resection or total pelvic exenteration

  • By

  • Anke H. C. Gielen

  • Evie Colier

  • Shan S. Qiu

  • Kristien B. M. I. Keymeulen

  • Laurents P. S. Stassen

  • Jarno Melenhorst

  • April 24, 2023

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    Perineal wound complications are common after extensive resections, particularly in locally advanced rectal cancer treatment.

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    The gluteal VY plasty is preferred for pelvic floor reconstruction due to low donor-site morbidity and effective prevention of perineal herniation.

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    The gluteal VY plasty technique preserves the gluteus maximus muscle, maintaining its function as a thigh extensor.

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    Patients undergoing gluteal VY plasty reported satisfactory cosmetic outcomes, as the procedure does not alter seat configuration.

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    The study aims to evaluate the outcomes and technical aspects of gluteal VY plasty in pelvic floor reconstruction after extensive resections.

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Research highlight: surgical outcomes of gluteal VY plasty after extensive abdominoperineal resection or total pelvic exenteration

  • by Anke H. C. Gielen, Evie Colier, Shan S. Qiu, Kristien B. M. I. Keymeulen, Laurents P. S. Stassen, Jarno Melenhorst

  • April 24, 2023

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