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Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky
Reconstructive Urologist & Transgender Urology Expert
Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky is a Reconstructive Urologist and transgender urology expert who offers Metoidioplasty and also treats post-operative urinary complications for patients who have previously undergone Metoidioplasty with urethral construction.
Dr. Nikolavsky is a Professor of Urology and the Director of the Reconstructive Urology department at SUNY Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse NY. He is also the Program Director of the Reconstructive Urology Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Dr. Nikolavsky is a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology, and a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), among others.
Dr. Nikolavsky offers both the Simple Release and Full Metoidioplasty procedures.
- Simple Release: No Urethral Lengthening or Vaginectomy; Scrotoplasty optional.
- Full Metoidioplasty: Urethral Lengthening method uses buccal mucosa, like Belgrade Metoidioplasty; chordee is cut; suspensory ligament is not dissected due to potential for nerve injury.
With Vaginectomy, Dr. Nikolavsky prefers sharp excision or robotic methods over ablation.
Dr. Nikolavsky is also a rare expert in treating common urinary complications after Metoidioplasty, including strictures, fistulas and abscesses.
Dr. Nikolavsky regularly connects with other Gender Surgeons as well as other Reconstructive Urologists to stay up-to-date on the best practices in transgender urology. Staff at the Reconstructive Urology department at SUNY have experience working with transgender men.
Dr. Nikolavsky does a free initial consultation by phone. Surgery dates for repair surgeries can be secured with very short notice.
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