Flap Choice in Gender Affirming Phalloplasty Affects Postoperative Complication Rates
Flap choice for phalloplasty requires careful consideration between patients and providers. Pedicled abdominal flaps were associated with fewer complications, such as fistulas, urethral strictures, and reoperations. However, patients may opt for RFFF to maximize aesthetic outcomes despite such risks. Insight into clinical outcomes is vital to both surgeons and their patients to enhance the shared decision-making process.
Authors
- Daniel Freet
- Paul Won (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7827-7454)
- Jackson Green (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4933-1739)
- K. Slaughter
- Kylie Swiekatowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2589-2258)
- Anthony Basta
- Ellen B. Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7800-9273)
- Bennett Cleff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4799-7602)
- Klara Sputova
- Rachel Goldstein
Institutions
- University of Iowa Health Care (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.70154
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00