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Diagram of vulvectomy surgery

This diagram shows surgery called a radical vulvectomy or vulvectomy.

Diagram of a 3 in 1 incision vulvectomy

Last reviewed:

26 May 2016

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Diagram of wide local excision for VIN and vulval cancer
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Diagrams of partial vulvectomy operations
Going into hospital
Preparing for surgery
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Diagram of wide local excision for VIN and vulval cancer

Look at a diagram showing a wide local excision for VIN and cancer of the vulva.
Diagrams of a skinning vulvectomy for VIN

Look at diagrams showing a skinning vulvectomy for VIN.
Diagrams of partial vulvectomy operations

These diagrams show the area affected when you have a partial vulvectomy.
Going into hospital

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Preparing for surgery

Before your operation you have some tests and meet members of the team who will be treating you.
Side effects of surgery

There is a risk of problems or complications after vulval surgery. Treating them as soon as possible is important.

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