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Maximizing Safety and Optimizing Outcomes of Labiaplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery [Plast Reconstr Surg] 2022 Oct 01; Vol. 150 (4), pp. 776e-788e. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 26. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: The considerable increase in labiaplasty requires plastic surgeons to be acquainted with the surgical techniques, their respective complications, and satisfaction rates. The authors conducted a systematic review of the available evidence on labia minoraplasty, looking at surgical techniques, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.<br />Methods: A comprehensive search across PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and CochraneCENTRAL was performed through October of 2020. A random-effects model meta-analysis was performed to assess satisfaction and complication rates.<br />Results: Forty-six studies including 3804 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The pooled satisfaction rate after labia minoraplasty was 99 percent (95 percent CI, 97 to 99 percent). Substantial heterogeneity was present across studies ( I2 = 63.09 percent; p < 0.001). The highest pooled incidence of dehiscence was reported for laser-assisted labiaplasty (5 percent; 95 percent CI, 2 to 8 percent) and wedge resection (3 percent; 95 percent CI, 1 to 5 perecent). The highest pooled incidence of hematoma formation (8 percent; 95 percent CI, <1 to 23 percent) and postoperative bleeding (2 percent; 95 percent CI, <1 to 15 percent) was reported for W-shape resection. The highest pooled incidence of transient pain or discomfort was reported for de-epithelialization (2 percent; 95 percent CI, <1 to 23 percent) and W-shape resection (2 percent; 95 percent CI, <1 to 15 percent). Three cases of flap necrosis were reported; two occurred using wedge resection labia minoraplasty and one was not specified. The most common causes for revision surgery ( n = 169) were dehiscence and aesthetic concerns.<br />Conclusions: Labia minoraplasty is a safe procedure, but serious complications requiring surgical management have been reported. Surgical experience, knowledge of female genital anatomy, and thorough technique selection in accordance with the patient characteristics are mandatory.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1529-4242
- Volume :
- 150
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35877939
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009552