Secondary Sigmoid Colon surgery is to regain a depth of vagina canal caused by tightness affecting ability to engage intercourse from shorten vaginal or closure vaginal.
From previous gender reassignment surgery, there are reasons by secondary sigmoid colon . For examples, regain more depth vagina canal caused by tightness, closure vaginal affecting ability to engage intercourse, happy with previous results but because the depth of vagina is sort of small, not proper maintain dilate from Penile Skin Inversion (PSI) and Penile Peritoneum Vaginoplasty (PPV) and other may looking for self lubricate.
Secondary Sigmoid Colon is the revision surgery from those who underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery by Penile Inversion, Scrotal Skin Graft and Penile Peritoneum Vaginoplasty (PPV). Lacks of unsuccessful from previous male to female surgery, unsatisfied with depth, shorten vagina and unable to satisfied with partner due from length his penis.
A positive outcome by Secondary Sigmoid Colon (SRS) is to regain more depth by using part of sigmoid reconstruct the line vaginal cavity to be achieve vaginal canal between 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 centimeters) with self lubricate. Labia repair or Labia revision can also performed at the same time with secondary sigmoid colon.
Successful sexual intercourse should be the primary end point when choosing secondary sigmoid colon method including vaginal substitute with a vault of sufficient size, adequate introital opening and cosmetically acceptable external appearance with minimal morbidity and excellent long-term functions.
Preecha Aesthetic Institute and Method of Secondary Sigmoid Colon for trans women are performed by one of following surgeons Assoc. Prof. Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Sutin Khobunsongserm MD (Board of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery Thailand) at our affiliated international standard hospital – JCI accredited.
It is important that the person should be in a realistic limitation about what cosmetic & reconstructive surgery can and can not do. Your doctor is in the best position to address these issues and for that reason frank and open dialogue is recommended to avoid any misunderstanding.
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Secondary Sigmoid Colon (Before surgery), Previous surgery from other clinic. Only 2 inches depth
Secondary Sigmoid Colon and Labia Repair (Post op 6 weeks). Cont' dilator # 2 with 6 inches depth.
Dilator set for Sigmoid Colon (4 sizing)
Assoc.Prof. Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Sutin Khobunsongserm, MD and Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST.
Secondary Sigmoid Colon is the surgical to regain more depth of vagina canal as result ability to engage intercourse. Successful sexual intercourse should be the primary end point when choosing the method.
Gender Reassignment Surgery by Secondary Sigmoid Colon's technique.
The method reconstructive secondary sigmoid colon are included vaginal substitute with vault of sufficient size (at least 16.5 centimeters, 6.5 inches depth), adequate introital opening, cosmetically acceptable external appearance with minimal morbidity and excellent long-term functions.
Self lubricate ⇔ Lubricate during intercourse.
Best candidate Secondary Sigmoid Colon by Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS)
Package is included for Secondary Sigmoid Colon by Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI) is the first multidisciplinary Aesthetic and Reconstructive center also best well known the pioneer Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female and Female to Male) Thailand since 1980. The center has the most advanced 10 consultation rooms, 6 operation rooms (local anesthesia), equipment to any leading Aesthetic Plastic Surgery completed with recovery rooms and the internationally accepted standard of hygienic system.
All consultation, medical health checks, preparation and follow up are appoints within Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
All cases under General Anesthesia, Preecha Aesthetic Institute's using two affiliated major private international standard hospitals under JCI accredited for healthcare promoting center located in Bangkok under the philosophy of "World class quality with Thai hospitality", private patient rooms, 230 - 500 beds, modern medical technology, equipment, emergency 24 hours and hospital receive accreditation for high-quality. All direct consultations and follow up appointments are set at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
Preecha Aesthetic Institute (main's clinic)
Affiliated hospital
Affiliated hospital
Well innovation researcher, oversea academic medical university guest speakers, we are performed sex reassignment surgery all ages and well reputation for a specialized reconstructive center. Secondary Sigmoid Colon is performed by Doctor Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Doctor Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Doctor Sutin Khobunsongserm MD (Board of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery Thailand).
Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI) is the leading in sex affirmation surgery (Pioneer Sex Reassignment Surgery Thailand) located at Bangkok Thailand by Assoc.Prof. Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Sutin Khobunsongserm MD and Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST. We have been developed the surgical technique for vaginoplasty. Many refinements have been introduced during the past 40 years with 6000+ operated on SRS Penile Skin Inversion, Penile Skin Inversion with Scrotal Skin Graft and Sigmoid Colon “(Source by Male-to-female vaginoplasty: Preecha’s surgical technique, NCBI Literature Resources, 2022 Oct 30)
All your questions will be direct answers from PAI's doctors.
Once all are confirmed. To set up direct consultation and schedule surgery date.
While complications may occur. Most are self-limited or can be treated with minor interventions. Minor complications include issue such as the formation delay wound healing but can minimize by closely follow surgeon’s advice on follow up cares during the healing process. Specific complications such as colon fistula, vaginal fistula, prolapes colon and colitis in neovagina.
Secondary Sigmoid Colon (Pre-op with only 2 inches) and Post op six weeks by Secondary Sigmoid Colon with Labia Repair.
Secondary Sigmoid Colon (Pre-op with only 2 inches) and Post op six weeks by Secondary Sigmoid Colon with Labia Repair.
Incision after seven days and one year surgery Sigmoid Colon.
Pre op and Post op ten days by Secondary Sigmoid Colon with Labia Repair.
Before (no labia, shortness depth) and After ten days by Secondary Sigmoid Colon + Labia Repair.
Before (no labia, shortness depth) and After ten days by Secondary Sigmoid Colon + Labia Repair.
1. Write your question, interest at consult us in program form
2. Via email consult@pai.co.th
2.1 list your expectations or procedure that you are interest and give us your detail as possible
2.2 email to us
2.3 We will get back to you shortly after receive your question with recommendation from specialize surgeon
Once you know your planning date for surgery. Here is the next step:
1. Consultation with us via email for details and procedure
2. Plan your available date to be surgery and departure from Bangkok
3. We will confirm you for surgery date
4. You may start to book your airline ticket
5. We will confirm you all detail and hotel booking, if require
6. For transportation to be pick up from the airport, we can do for you as optional
Pre-screen by Secondary Sigmoid Colon surgery
1) Fill out medical form. Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), list problems and all medications you are -taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
2) Attach current vagina images
3) Attach waist (tummy) images
4) No HIV+
Schedule consultation, surgery, question secondary sigmoid colon (SRS).
Things should bring from home for Secondary Sigmoid Colon (MtF surgery)
Secondary Sigmoid Colon MtF surgery using periods Bangkok
(Transportation service during recovery period in Bangkok will be accompanied by PAI but must be within 2 KM from Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
Day 0 - Pick up from airport and check in hotel.
Day 1 - Direct consultation at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
Day 2 - Prepare for Laboratory Testing, Medical health check up and drink liquid laxative bowel clearance
Day 3 - In hotel for good rest
Day 4 - Check out hotel
Day 4 - Surgery date move to hospital private room
Day 10 - Discharge from hospital after doctor visits
Day 10 to 22 - Check in hotel for recovery period and follow up on doctor appointments
Day 22 - Final checkup and prepare for letter fit to fly
Day 23 - Safe to fly and PAI’s escort to airport
Pre-Operative Instructions for Secondary Sigmoid Colon
1.1 No Vegetables even well cook.
1.2 No food with high fiber (grains, cereal and pasta, fruits, Legumes, nuts and seeds, Vegetables)
1.3 No junk foods such as Hamburger, French fries.
To eat before 3 days operation:
- Clear soups
- Well cook from pork, fish and beef with very good mastication. But not be full stomach.
Procedure of Secondary Sigmoid Colon SRS procedure at Preecha Aesthetic Institute primary outcome is re-operation for patient perceived quality of life, functional, esthetic with self -evaluation.
The procedure Secondary Sigmoid colon vaginoplasty is surgical lower transverse abdominal incision, harvested Sigmoid Colon segment, closed distal end of harvest Sigmoid colon segment, pull proximal end of colon segment through pelvic cavity and connect to vaginal skin, closed abdominal incision. The patient who consider secondary Sigmoid colon may also include labia reconstruction + clitoris reconstruction at the same time.
Affiliated hospitals : International Standard Hospital (JCI’s Accredited, HA)
Recovery Sex Reassignment Surgery Secondary Sigmoid Colon is required to be in Bangkok at least 18 days after surgery
Back to work: after 20 days more
Strenuous activity: 6 - 8 weeks
Fading of scars: several months to a year
Pioneer Sex Reassignment Surgery
The first multidisciplinary plastic surgery center Thailand.
Post-op recovery for secondary sigmoid colon.
After Secondary Sigmoid Colon pain is easily controlled by medication usually will subside in a few days. Patients need to be in hospital for 6 days to prevent wound disruption.
Dressings have been applied and replaced a few days.
Sutures will be removed within a week of surgery with remain dissolve stitches.
Follow up in clinic will appointment after discharge from hospital.
All will train in self-irrigation of the neovagina using saline to prevent diversion colitis and foul odor. Patients are encouraged to start using a vaginal dilator to prevent stenosis at the colon-cutaneous junction as well as for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation. Dilations will be given from doctor with instruction during follow up visits.
Patients may allow resuming sexual intercourse at 12 weeks post-surgery.
Healing process may occur for weeks or even months following surgery. The decision on when to return to work and normal activities depends on how fast you heal and how you feel. To permit proper healing, you should avoid over activity and refrain from overhead lifting 3 months.
Although the surgeon has made every effort to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible. Minimal swelling and discoloration will disappear rapidly.
Sigmoid Dilator by PAI
For local’s patient - You may resume to work after eighteen days surgery but must avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during 8 to 12 weeks after surgery date.
For international patient - Please plan to be in Bangkok at least 23 days all together. Stitches will remove day 7 to day 10 after surgery date with remaining dissolve stitches.
After departure from Thailand, you may resume to work within a few days but must avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during 8 to 12 weeks after surgery date.
◊ Any bruising and swelling will usually dissipate within 4 to 8 months after sex reassignment surgery Secondary Sigmoid Colon.
During the recovery period in Bangkok and after each dilation session and more details will be giving by doctor case by case.
Recovery Timeline Secondary Sigmoid Colon (SRS)
Secondary Sigmoid Colon and Labia Repair.
Pre and Post operation six weeks.
Secondary Sigmoid Colon’s dilation instructions.
After discharge from hospital, PAI's driver will assist you to check in hotel. Follow up by appointment within PAI's clinic. You must follow instructions including dilating. This is the most important thing to ensure the success surgery. Failure to dilate properly can result of the scar contracture. By follow up appointment, you will be instructed to gently dilate into the right direction after the vaginal packing is removed.
However, the first day using dilation may feel some pain for during first week, but essential for developing maximum depth and ensuring post-operative function of the neovagina.
More instructions will be given after surgery by doctor.
Commons after Male to Female surgery (Secondary Sigmoid colon)
Light or Discomfort - This may experience pain during the first few weeks.
Bleeding - Some may experience bleeding in the days following procedure. The bleeding may vary.
Swelling - it is normal to see swelling in the vulva. This may take at least four weeks before subsides. Vaginal discharge such as bloody, then yellowish may occur during the first 2 months and will become clearer eventually stop completely.
Bruises - Ecchymosis can extend navel to hips to thighs. They take at least three to four weeks to heal.
Labia and clitoris, if combine with secondary sigmoid colon - Improvements will be seeing after swelling decrease. Fully heal may take between 6-10 months. Clitoris can difficult to see during one to four weeks because swelling and presence of a blood clot. The clitoris can also hide under the labia minora. Color of labia minora and clitoral hood will change from red to pink about ten month after surgery.
Sensations - This is depend on previous surgery.
is a special technique for patients who prefer to reconstructive to regain more depth vagina canal, which caused by tightness or closure in vaginal area, affecting ability to engage intercourse.
5 Hours +
General Anesthesia
20 days
3 months
Several months to a year
Pre-screen by Secondary Sigmoid Colon surgery
1) Fill out medical form. Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), list problems and all medications you are -taking (both prescription and non-prescription) or email: consult@pai.co.th
2) Attach current vagina images
3) Attach waist (tummy) images
Once you know your planning date for surgery.
The next step.
3.1 Consultation with us via email for details and procedure
3.2 Plan your available date to be surgery and departure from Bangkok
3.3 We will confirm you for surgery date
3.4 You may start to book your airline ticket
3.5 We will confirm you all detail and hotel booking, if require
3.6 For transportation to be pick up from the airport, we can do for you as optional
PAI (Preecha Aesthetic Institute)
898/1 Sukumvit 55 Wattana, Bangkok
10110 Thailand
Tel: +662-715-0111
Fax: +662-715-0113
Email: consult@pai.co.th
The driver will be waiting for you at door number 4 (Meeting point) after exit from customs. The driver will stand by with your name and PAI logo. [Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)]
Hotels are under cooperate and nearby PAI, starting from 50 USD to 100 USD. Rates are quoted in THB, USD/net/included of taxes and service charges. All non-commissionable rate. VISA/Master card is accepted.
Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Turkish and other languages upon request.
PAI can issue the letter to clarify with your local Embassy or Passport.
Cost of living meal per day is 15-20 USD.
The payment can be prepared in Cash by US dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Australia dollar. If using credit cards (VISA/Master card), the hospital will charged 3% for international transaction fee. This is only for surgery fees. Hotels are not charged for international transaction fee. An extra charged for HIV is 50% from total cost.
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Please present the supporting documents confirming the scheduled operation upon request. Please do not carry any unnecessary drugs or dangerous objects in your luggage.
A: Since this is your second time of SRS and planning to come for secondary sigmoid colon. In general requirement secondary sigmoid colon, your body mass index (BMI) 22.50 is in a good range. So please remain on your body weight not to over than 175 lbs on direct consultation. Secondly, you have fill out your medical form, forward your tummy pictures, and forward your current vagina result with dilator hold in maximum limit. Our doctors must prescreen and will move along details.
A: For revise vagina appearance, if you are coming for Secondary Sigmoid Colon. Labia repair can be perform together. However, clitoris, skins labia look more natural, these need to see during direct consultation (doctor need to exam skin elastic)
A: Assuming this is your third surgery (if coming to PAI’s revision), we need to know firstly. Please fill out your medical form in an attachment file back to us, attach current vagina pictures without zooming, attach your tummy pictures, how depth of vagina do you have right now, how depth of revision do you wish to get more, attach your vagina with dilator inside at maximum depth picture to us.
A: Since your boyfriend is bigger than 6.5inches length. SRS Secondary Sigmoid Colon technique is the best answer for you because much longer depth of vagina canal, lubricate (no apply gel) and able to get at least 6.5 inches of colon male to female surgery. To gain more than 6.5 inches, the doctor must see during surgical time.
A: Must provide more details about your previous abdominal surgery.
A: In general, no previous abdominal surgery and Good health. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) must less than 24.99 or doctor decision, No HIV+.
A: It is possibly. Within our experiences 30 years, we have to make sure that they are safe to fly.
A: Our price includes all post-operative medical and hospital costs arising from the surgery. However, where additional medical symptoms arise in a patient that are not directly related to the surgery undertaken, but are because of a known or unknown prior medical condition that manifests itself while under the care of Preecha Aesthetic Institute the costs involved with treatment of these is are expressly excluded from the prices quoted.
A: We cannot guarantee because your previous surgeon. But if previous surgery not damage nerves. All sensations will be orgasms.
A: Yes.
A: Secondary Sigmoid Colon is more advance method. But patient still need to understand general risk such as colon fistula, vaginal fistula, prolapse colon and colitis in neovagina.
A: The doctor will provide all information before arriving as well as how to preparation before/after surgery while direct consultation.
A: Since this is your secondary sigmoid colon, which need to reconstruction and revision from your previous surgery. In case of complication due from surgery, we won’t charge for doctor fee. But the patient might need to pay for some hospital expenses.
A: Yes. This can be perform at the same time. You should plan to be with us at least 20 days all together.
A: Since you had penile skin inversion from other hospital and considering to come for revision (gain more depth of vagina) this procedure is called Secondary Sigmoid Colon. There're also many questions to ask to pre-screening. Dr.Burin or Dr.Sutin is the one who perform Secondary Sigmoid Colon. * Please fill out medical form back to us * Attach your tummy pictures * Where did you do SRS penile skin inversion * Please also take picture while dilator inside vagina. We need to see about your current maximum depth
A: It is importance to double check with your voice surgeon or written in the letter. Please inform your voice surgeon that we (PAI), our general anesthesia will use tube size 6.5-7 or a little bigger. No smaller size. Is there any side effect ? If not, secondary sigmoid colon can be perform.
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