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Vascular complications may result in total or partial loss of the used flap(s). Surgical management after flap loss in primary phalloplasty presents a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>To describe our experience with surgical reconstructive management after primary phalloplasty flap loss in transgender men and report on the clinical and participant-reported outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>All transgender men who underwent a secondary reconstructive procedure after failure of the primary procedure between January 1989 and December 2023, at our institution, were identified. A retrospective chart review was conducted, recording relevant demographic and clinical data. In addition, participants were invited to complete a non-validated questionnaire consisting of questions regarding surgical outcomes, (sexual) functionality, and sexuality.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Outcomes<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Surgical outcomes, flap failure, and self-reported outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Eighteen individuals were included in this study, who underwent flap reconstruction of the phalloplasty shaft (n\u2009=\u20097), the urethra (n\u2009=\u20094), or both (n\u2009=\u20097). Primary phalloplasty was performed with urethral lengthening (UL) in 16 (89%) and without in 2 (11%). There were no redo phalloplasty flap failures. In those with UL 13\/16 (81%) were able to void while standing. Eleven individuals completed the follow-up questionnaire. Most participants were \u201csatisfied\u201d (45%) or \u201cvery satisfied\u201d (27%) with the appearance of their penis. All participants (strongly) agreed that when looking back, they would undergo the surgery all over again.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Clinical implications<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Practical surgical tips, deducted from our experiences, are provided for gender surgeons performing (revision) phalloplasty and urethroplasty.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Strengths and Limitations<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Strengths are the unique set of surgical reconstruction cases that has taught us valuable lessons. Data from this study can be used to optimize pre-operative counseling regarding flap loss complications and the outcomes of the subsequent management. Weaknesses comprise the retrospective nature, the low number of included individuals, and use of non-validated questionnaires for self-reported outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Flap loss after primary phalloplasty in transgender men is a serious complication. Successful secondary reconstruction of the phalloplasty can be performed using a new pedicled or free flap.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/jsxmed\/qdae119","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,11,5]],"date-time":"2024-11-05T00:19:08Z","timestamp":1730765948000},"page":"1085-1093","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Redo phalloplasty and\/or urethraplasty after previous flap failure in phalloplasty in transgender men: surgical considerations and outcomes"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"21","author":[{"given":"Wouter B","family":"van der Sluis","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"VU University Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, , Amsterdam 1081 HV,","place":["The Netherlands"]},{"name":"VU University Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, , Amsterdam 1081 HV,","place":["The Netherlands"]},{"name":"VU University Centre of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, Amsterdam 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