Vulvectomy

Vulvectomy
A 3 in 1 incision vulvectomy
ICD-9-CM71.5-71.6

Vulvectomy refers to a gynecological procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed. The procedure is usually performed as a last resort in certain cases of cancer,[1] vulvar dysplasia, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia,[2] or as part of female genital mutilation. Although there may be severe pain in the groin area after the procedure, for a number of weeks, sexual function is generally still possible but limited.[3]

  1. ^ Fuh KC and Berek JS (2012) Current management of vulvar cancer. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 26(1):45-62. doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2011.10.006
  2. ^ Hillemans P, Wang X, Staehle S, Michels W, Dannecker C (2006) Evaluation of different treatment modalities for vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN): CO(2) laser vaporization, photodynamic therapy, excision and vulvectomy. Gynecol Oncol. 100:271-5. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.08.012
  3. ^ Aerts L et al (2012) Sexual, psychological, and relational functioning in women after surgical treatment for vulvar malignancy: a literature review. J. Sex. Med. 9(2):361-71. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02520.x

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