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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Gender Identity Research

Background:

  • Gender dysphoria is characterized by a mismatch between a patient's gender identity and their biological sex characteristics.
  • Gender reassignment, encompassing psychotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery, is recognized as the primary treatment for gender dysphoria.
  • Surgical interventions are crucial for aligning physical attributes with a patient's affirmed gender.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures for gender reassignment.
  • To detail both genital and non-genital surgical options available for male-to-female and female-to-male transitions.
  • To highlight the role of surgical treatment within the broader scope of gender dysphoria management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current surgical techniques in gender reassignment.
  • Categorization of procedures into genital and non-genital types.
  • Inclusion of procedures for both male-to-female and female-to-male gender affirmation.

Main Results:

  • Gender reassignment surgery involves diverse genital procedures like vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, and orchidectomy.
  • Nongenital procedures include breast augmentation/mastectomy, facial feminization/masculinization, and voice surgery.
  • Established guidelines from organizations like WPATH inform surgical eligibility and standards of care.

Conclusions:

  • Gender reassignment surgery offers a range of effective options for individuals with gender dysphoria.
  • Both genital and non-genital surgeries play vital roles in affirming a patient's gender identity.
  • Adherence to professional guidelines ensures safe and appropriate surgical care for transgender patients.