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VAGINOPLASTY SURGERY
WHAT DOES VAGINOPLASTY CONSIST OF?
Vaginoplasty is sex reassignment surgery that consists of the creation of a neovagina, labia and clitoris using the skin of the penis and scrotum, at the same time bilateral orchiectomy is performed.
The difference of the vast majority of techniques that only use this skin we are performing the technique described by Proffesor Sava Perovic of Serbia, which uses the mucosa of the urinary duct (urethral mucosa) to form the roof of the neovagina.
This modification of the usual technique gives it a much more natural appearance and a much greater sensitivity since being a natural mucosa it provides permanent lubrication to the neovagina.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM A CANDIDATE?
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health is in charge of carrying out the guidelines that are followed internationally for patients with gender dysphoria. The following criteria for VAGINOPLASTY in Male-to-Female patients (MtF) are essential to complete prior to surgery:
- Persistent gender dysphoria, well documented (2 independent evaluations)
- Ability to make a fully informed decision and to authorize and give consent to be served
- Age of majority
- If there is a medical or mental health condition, it must be well controlled
- Receive for 12 months hormone therapy appropriate for the role that the patient wishes
- Live for 12 continuous months in the gender role that the patient wishes
HOW MANY DAYS SHOULD I STAY HOSPITALIZED?
The days of approximate hospitalization are from 5 to 7 days and will depend on the response of each person to the surgery.
After discharge from the hospital, it will be necessary to be on an outpatient basis for at least 2 more weeks, because it is a complex surgery and recovery is just as important as the procedure itself.
WHAT KIND OF ANESTHESIA IS USED?
It can be performed with regional anesthesia (epidural) which confers good postoperative analgesia at the same time. In a case that is not possible due to some special circumstance of the patient, it could be performed under general anesthesia.