Partial vulvectomy

Partial vulvectomy

Partial vulvectomy: A partial vulvectomy is the surgical removal of parts of the vulva and some deep tissue, but leaves the clitoris intact.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Partial vulvectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Partial vulvectomy:

• Vulvar cancer
• Dysplasia of the vulva (precancerous tissue)
• Genital warts

Other Surgical Options: Partial vulvectomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Partial vulvectomy may include these surgeries:

• Simple vulvectomy

Anesthetic Requirements for Partial vulvectomy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Partial vulvectomy may include:

• General or local anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Partial vulvectomy

Possible surgical complications of Partial vulvectomy may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Partial vulvectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: Cancer is successfully removed, but there can be problems with vulvar deformity and sexual desire.

Partial vulvectomy: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Partial vulvectomy) include:

• Surgical removal of the vulva
• Vulvectomy

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