Refining Phalloplasty Outcomes: Dr. Alex Xu Reviews Techniques for Urethral Lengthening

In a review published in the International Journal of Reconstructive Urology, Alex J. Xu, MD, and coauthors examine current surgical approaches to urethral lengthening, a key component of gender-affirming phalloplasty for transmasculine patients who wish to urinate while standing. The review compares staged and single-stage techniques and highlights strategies to reduce common complications, such as strictures and fistulas, at the urethral connection point. Dr. Xu's work supports a growing body of evidence guiding safer, more consistent outcomes in genital reconstruction.

Read the full study in the International Journal of Reconstructive Urology.