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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2026

Modified KDPIF Technique in Vulvar Reconstruction: An Alternative Approach to the Conventional Technique with Reduced Complications.

Wei Zhao, Guohui Yin, Yunyue Liu, Jianwen Zhao

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Wei Zhao *First Orthopedic Surgery Department, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110032, China.
Guohui Yin *Department of Orthopedics, Heze Municipal Hospital, Heze, 274000, China.
Yunyue Liu *Senior Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese PLA Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.
Jianwen ZhaoDepartment of Microsurgery, Chinese PLA Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China. a27120784@163.com.

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Basic scientific research project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education LJKQZ20222352Science and Technology Program of Liaoning Province 2021-BS- 118Shenyang Youth Innovation Support Program RC220207
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introduction and hypothesisCurrently, the reconstruction of vulvar defects presents a significant challenge for surgeons. The traditional keystone design perforator island flap (KDPIF) has emerged as a mainstream option owing to its reliable blood supply and procedural simplicity. However, postoperative complications such as flap scar contracture and urethral stricture remain prevalent. Therefore, this study introduces a Z-plasty-modified KDPIF technique designed to optimize flap tension distribution and reduce scar contracture while preserving the advantages of traditional KDPIF.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective study including 58 patients between 2016 and 2023. Of these, 28 received traditional KDPIF and 30 received modified KDPIF. Postoperative clinical outcomes were collected for all patients.

resultsIn this study, 30 patients underwent the modified KDPIF procedure, while 28 underwent the traditional KDPIF procedure. The average operation time for the modified KDPIF groups was 81.6 min with a flap size of 98.7 cm

conclusionsThis study establishes that the modified KDPIF technique is a safe and effective surgical approach. It preserves conventional KDPIF benefits while reducing the risk of functional impairments, such as postoperative urethral/vaginal stenosis, and alleviating postoperative scar complications.

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Gynecologic Surgical ProceduresPerforator FlapPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsVulvaVulvar NeoplasmsAdultAgedCicatrixFemaleHumansMiddle AgedOperative TimeRetrospective StudiesSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeEBM level IIIKeystone design perforator island flapModified keystone design perforator island flapVulvar cancerVulvar reconstruction

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