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Gender-Affirming Voice Surgery: Considerations for Surgical Intervention.
Christopher D Dwyer1, Sarah L Schneider2, Desi Gutierrez2
1Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Seminars in Speech and Language
|March 7, 2023
Summary
This article reviews surgical voice care for transgender and gender expansive individuals, covering surgical options for vocal pitch alteration and post-operative care. It also discusses voice therapy and perioperative considerations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Otolaryngology
- Gender-Affirming Care
Background:
- Transgender and gender expansive individuals often seek voice modification to align their voice with their gender identity.
- Surgical voice care is a key component of gender-affirming treatment for some individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current surgical voice care for the transgender and/or gender expansive population.
- To review evidence, indications, candidacy, and surgical options for vocal pitch alteration.
- To discuss postoperative expectations, voice therapy, and perioperative care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current evidence and available data.
- Synthesis of information on surgical procedures for vocal pitch modification.
- Discussion of voice therapy and perioperative management.
Main Results:
- Overview of surgical indications and candidacy criteria.
- Description of various surgical procedures for voice feminization/masculinization.
- Summary of expected outcomes and recovery processes.
Conclusions:
- Surgical voice care is an evolving field within gender-affirming medicine.
- Comprehensive understanding of surgical options, patient selection, and multidisciplinary care is crucial.
- Further research is needed to optimize outcomes and long-term results.
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