Didactics-Vulvar Reconstruction_Yemi Ogunleye

Vulvar Reconstruction_Yemi Ogunleye_didactic Vietnam April 2022

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Video Summary

The speaker is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in cancer reconstruction. They provide an overview of vulva reconstruction for GYN doctors and surgeons working with vulva cancer. The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing the patient's goals and considering their comorbidities in order to tailor the reconstruction plan accordingly. They discuss various techniques for reconstruction, including primary closure, skin grafts, local flaps, and free tissue transfers. Patient education, postoperative care, and potential complications are also addressed. The speaker concludes by encouraging early involvement of a plastic surgeon for complex cases.

Keywords

vulva reconstruction

plastic surgeon

reconstructive surgeon

vulva cancer

patient goals