Simple vulvectomy

Simple vulvectomy

Simple vulvectomy: A simple vulvectomy is the surgical removal of the entire vulva.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Simple vulvectomy

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

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

Other Surgical Options: Simple vulvectomy

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

• Partial vulvectomy
• Radical vulvectomy

Anesthetic Requirements for Simple vulvectomy

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

• General or local anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Simple vulvectomy

Possible surgical complications of Simple vulvectomy may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Simple vulvectomy

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

Simple vulvectomy: Other Names

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

• Surgical removal of the vulva
• Vulvectomy

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