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The First Transsexual Phalloplasty Revisited

The person most widely believed to be the first to successfully undergo FTM sex reassignment surgery is Michael Dillon, however a new story has emerged that claims that the first complete FTM transition actually took place more than 20 years later in the former Soviet Union.

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Penis Transplants for Trans Men? Not So Fast.

A lot of trans folks are talking about the latest news story regarding a successful penis transplant performed at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The reality is that penis transplants for trans men are many years into the future—if at all.

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Patients' Guide to Pre-Operative Hair Removal for Phalloplasty

Hair removal prior to Phalloplasty is a medical necessity but there's a lot to understand about it before starting treatment. This guide addresses the critical aspects of hair removal and offers tips to help you get the most out of your treatment.

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FTM Phalloplasty and the Role of the Reconstructive Urologist

Phalloplasty is a complex surgery that is fraught with potential complications. When a difficult urinary complication arises after Phalloplasty, it's time to bring in a Reconstructive Urologist.

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Downloadable Guides

Guide to Lower Surgery for Trans Men

The desire to have a penis, and the decision to undergo complicated surgeries, are factors that are distinctly personal. GIRES (UK) has prepared a booklet which advises on the different options and the issues connected with them.

This 2009 publication provides information about the various options for 'lower' surgery for trans men. The aim of such surgery is to improve the lives of trans men, both psychologically and physically, by achieving a closer match between their genital appearance, their sexual function, and their self identification as men. It is a guide to what can, and what cannot, be achieved through surgery.

Authors: Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES), Richard Curtis BSc, MB, BS, Dip BA, Andrew Levy PhD, FRCP, Joyce Martin ChB, D Obst RCOG, Kevan Wylie MB, MMedSc, MD, FRCP, FRCPsych, DSM, Terry Reed MCSP, SRP, GradDipPhys

This guide is available as a free PDF download.

More Downloadable Guides

Phalloplasty Post-Op Instructions Guide
This guide covers what to expect in the hospital, suprapubic catheter, drain and Xeroform care, troubleshooting, supplies, diet and more.

Patients' Guide to Phalloplasty Techniques
This PDF document outlines the FTM Phalloplasty procedures performed by the GRS Surgeons at St. Peter's Andrology Centre in London.

Penile Implants Product Guide

Find info and specs on the most popular brands and models of penile implants used in FTM phalloplasty, including 2- and 3-piece inflatable models, as well as semi-rigid penile implants.

The guide also features demonstration videos and a timeline of penile implant development. Learn more »