Genitocrural Island Perforator Flap (GIP-Flap): An ideal surgical technique for covering uni- or bilateral vulvar loss tissue

Abstract

Vulvar loss of soft tissue leads to urinary, sexual and morphological dysfunctions. Most patients affected are comorbid making it difficult to perform a flap, which is the most appropriate way to reconstruct. Our multidisciplinary plastic and gynecologic surgery team has developed a new technique using a pedicled internal pudendal island flap. Reconstruction is reliable, quick and applicable to all patients, with a highly satisfactory final appearance.

Keywords: Internal pudendal flap; Lambeau perforant; Lambeau pudendal interne; Perforator flap; Reconstruction vulvaire; Vulvar reconstruction.