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Diagrams showing different types of surgery

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Using the menu below, you can go to diagrams of the different types of surgery that you may have for cancer of the vulva. They will give you an idea of which areas are removed with each type of surgery. If you are not sure which surgery you are going to have, ask your doctor or specialist nurse.

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Diagrams showing different types of surgery

For most women, knowing in advance what is going to happen can help you cope better with vulval cancer surgery.

We have developed diagrams that give you an idea of which areas are removed with each type of VIN and vulval cancer surgery. If you are not sure which surgery you are going to have, ask your doctor or specialist nurse.

 

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