Penile reconstruction with bilateral superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flaps

J Reconstr Microsurg. 2006 Apr;22(3):137-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-939957.

Abstract

The free radial forearm flap is a very common material for penile reconstruction. Its major problems are donor-site morbidity with large depressive scar after skin grafting, urethral fistula due to insufficiency of suture line for the urethra, and need for microvascular anastomosis. A new method using combined bilateral island SCIP flaps for the urethra and penis is developed for gender identity disorder (GID) patients. The advantages of this method are minimal donor-site morbidity with a concealed donor scar, and possible one-stage reconstruction for a longer urethra of 22 cm in length without insufficiency, even for GID female-to-male patients. A disadvantage is poor sensory recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gender Identity
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*
  • Male
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply*
  • Transsexualism / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome