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Vulvectomy

Surgical Procedure

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, vulvar dysplasia or vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, and although severe groin pain can follow for a number of weeks, sexual function is generally still possible afterward, though limited.

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Source Vulvectomy (Wikipedia)
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Vulvectomy refers to a gynecological procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed.
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Vulvectomy (Wikipedia)
Treats: Cancer, Lead: treats Cancer
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The procedure is usually performed as a last resort in certain cases of cancer, vulvar dysplasia, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, or as part of female genital mutilation.
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