title: Reconstructive procedures for the gynecologic surgeon.
abstract: In this article are discussed several minor reconstructive pelvic procedures that should be a part of the gynecologic surgeon's armamentarium, specifically the following: Z-plasty, full-thickness skin grafting, skin flaps, W-plasty, and transposition skin flaps. These procedures are essential in both primary reparative and reoperative surgery. These procedures are widely used in other surgical specialties and can be adapted for use in gynecologic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cruikshank
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014945:Wound Healing