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July 29, 2026
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Meet surgeon who revolutionised FGM reconstructive surgery for survivors

Meet surgeon who revolutionised FGM reconstructive surgery for survivors

Pierre Foldes developed a surgical technique that has changed thousands of women's lives...

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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.

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