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  • Surgical complications
  • Transgender healthcare
  • Genitourinary surgery

Background:

  • Vaginoplasty is a key procedure in gender affirmation for transgender women.
  • Postoperative complications can significantly impact patient outcomes and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the spectrum of complications following vaginoplasty in transgender women.
  • To inform healthcare providers about potential adverse outcomes and their management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on vaginoplasty complications.
  • Categorization of adverse outcomes based on severity and timing.

Main Results:

  • Complications include bleeding, hematoma, infection, delayed healing, neovaginal stenosis, visceral injury, and fistula.
  • Pelvic floor disorders are also a potential postoperative issue.
  • Outcomes can be immediate or delayed, ranging from minor to major.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable about vaginoplasty complications.
  • Timely recognition and appropriate treatment are essential for managing adverse outcomes.