Scrotoplasty

Scrotoplasty
Other namesOscheoplasty
SpecialtyPlastic surgery

Scrotoplasty, also known as oscheoplasty, is a type of surgery to create or repair the scrotum. Scientific research for male genital plastic surgery such as scrotoplasty began to develop in the early 1900s.[1] The development of testicular implants began in 1940 made from materials outside of what is used today. Today, testicular implants are created from saline or gel filled silicone rubber.[2] There are a variety of reasons why scrotoplasty is done. Some transgender men and intersex or non-binary people who were assigned female at birth may choose to have this surgery to create a scrotum, as part of their transition.[3] Other reasons for this procedure include addressing issues with the scrotum due to birth defects, aging, or medical conditions such as infection.[4] For newborn males with penoscrotal defects such as webbed penis, a condition in which the penile shaft is attached to the scrotum, scrotoplasty can be performed to restore normal appearance and function.[4] For older male adults, the scrotum may extend with age.[4] Scrotoplasty or scrotal lift can be performed to remove the loose, excess skin. Scrotoplasty can also be performed for males who undergo infection, necrosis, traumatic injury of the scrotum.[5]

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  2. ^ Kang A, Aizen JM, Cohen AJ, Bales GT, Pariser JJ (June 2019). "Techniques and considerations of prosthetic surgery after phalloplasty in the transgender male". Translational Andrology and Urology. 8 (3): 273–282. doi:10.21037/tau.2019.06.02. PMC 6626310. PMID 31380234.
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