Following the surgery, the patient typically remains in the hospital for monitoring and initial recovery.

This remains the most common technique, often referred to as the "gold standard." In this procedure, the skin of the penis is inverted to form the lining of the vaginal canal. The penile skin is highly sensitive, which helps preserve sensation. The scrotal skin is often used to construct the labia.

Insert the dilator at a 45-degree angle initially, then move straight inward until full depth is reached. 2. Immediate Post-Op Care

Once the incisions are fully closed, long-term maintenance shifts toward hygiene and skin health.

Typically reserved as a secondary or revision surgery, or when local tissue is severely limited.

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The glans of the penis is meticulously downsized while preserving its neurovascular bundle to construct a highly sensitive clitoris. Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty (PPT)

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However, there are important precautions: sexual activity involving vaginal or anal penetration is generally contraindicated in the first 12 weeks of the healing process. Patients should always follow their surgeon's specific recommendations regarding the resumption of sexual activity, as individual healing timelines vary.

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