Gender-affirming Phalloplasty: A Postoperative Protocol for Success

Conclusions: For optimal and safe surgical outcomes, the surgical and extended care teams need to understand flap monitoring as well as specific postoperative protocols. A systematic approach focusing on flap monitoring, mobilization and activity, medications, and postoperative dressing care decreases errors, accelerates recovery, shortens length of stay, and instills confidence in the patient.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Gender-Affirming Surgery: Special Topic Source Type: research