What is the anatomical basis of labiaplasty? A review of normative datasets for female genital anatomy

Abstract

Background: Despite increasing numbers of labiaplasties being performed, there is little quantitative information on normal labial diversity to guide medical education, patient education and surgical treatment. Aim: This scoping review will determine what is known in the published literature about the anatomical basis of normal for labia and female genital cosmetic surgery (FCGS). Materials and methods: The scoping review identified ten population-based studies that recorded labial dimensions by searching three electronic databases utilising a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses search strategy. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and then refe..