Second step phalloplasty - construction of the urethra

This intervention allows to connect the penile urethra (located inside the phallus) to the biological urethra that was elongated in the first step to be able to urinate through the phallus. The construction of the urethra is made by creating a tube from the skin of the scrotum between the two openings.

Surgical technic:

The surgeon will use the skin located around the two openings to extend the urethral tube. You will have a urinary catheter for a few weeks after your surgery.

Required before surgery :

It will be necessary to do permanent hair removal of a small portion of skin from the penoscrotal urethra in preparation for step 2. Treatments to use are laser and/or electrolysis. Permanent hair removal must be completed and no hair regrowth must be observed for at least 3 months before our team can assign you a surgery date.

Additional information:

Please note that testicular implants cannot be inserted at the same time as construction of the urethra. This should be done only after the operated area has completely healed, which takes about 6 months.

Phalloplasty Information Booklet Part A

Phalloplasty Information Booklet Part B (under revision)

Phalloplasty Information Booklet Part C