N
Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 29, 2026
1d ago
Meet surgeon who revolutionised FGM reconstructive surgery for survivors

Pierre Foldes developed a surgical technique that has changed thousands of women's lives...
✨ Key Highlights
French urological surgeon Pierre Foldès has pioneered a reconstructive surgical technique that restores anatomy and relieves chronic pain for survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
- The Foldes Method offers hope and pain relief by restoring the clitoris, often buried under scar tissue due to FGM.
- Pierre Foldès, inspired by his experiences with Doctors Without Borders and witnessing the impact of FGM in places like Réunion and Burkina Faso, developed this life-changing procedure.
- Millions of women suffer from the consequences of FGM, including fistula, with Foldès' surgery providing a solution that addresses both physical pain and the psychological trauma.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Nation News
Advertisement
Advertisement