JOURNAL ARTICLE

(138) Evidence-based Strategies for Preventing Lower-limb Complications Secondary to Prolonged Use of the Dorsal Lithotomy Position.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sandhu, S; Mallavarapu, S; Smith, S; Garcia, M 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on evidence-based strategies to prevent lower-limb complications from prolonged use of the dorsal lithotomy position during genital gender-affirming surgery (gGAS). The study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center describes a specific patient positioning technique using foam padding and regular intraoperative leg checks to minimize compression and injury risk during lengthy surgeries averaging over 8 hours. Among 227 patients undergoing 310 gGAS procedures, only 2.6% experienced transient lower-extremity pain, with no major or chronic complications reported. The authors suggest that their approach effectively reduces postoperative morbidity and recommend its broader adoption in surgical practice.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae001.132
  • Accession Number:175495859
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