Phalloplasty in female-male transsexuals
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
Record ID 31998008919
English
Authors' objectives:
This report provides information on phalloplasty, following request for funding for sex reassignment surgery (SRS) that have been received by the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee. In particular, information was sought on whether phalloplasty is a proven and recognised surgery.
Authors' recommendations:
The information obtained from the literature suggests that phalloplasty is starting to become accepted at some centres as part of the standard of care for female-male transsexual SRS. There have been recent technical improvements, though the procedure remains demanding, as does the necessary associated counselling of patients. Phalloplasty appears to remain a highly specialized procedure, with successful outcomes linked to appropriate patient selection, counselling and follow-up, and to high levels of surgical expertise.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
1996
URL for published report:
https://www.ihe.ca/advanced-search?type=1020
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Penile Prosthesis
- Surgery, Plastic
- Transsexualism
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute of Health Economics
Contact Address:
1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N4. Tel: +1 780 448 4881; Fax: +1 780 448 0018;
Contact Name:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Contact Email:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Copyright:
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
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