Urological focus on gender affirmation surgery

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Surgical Procedures
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Gender affirmation surgery is integral to managing gender dysphoria.
• Procedures align physical characteristics with gender identity, enhancing mental health.
• These surgeries contribute to overall patient wellbeing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive overview of genital gender affirmation surgeries.
• To outline available surgical options and referral criteria.
• To guide general practitioners and surgeons in patient management.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on gender affirmation surgeries.
• Discussion of assessment models: World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidelines and informed consent.
• Summary of surgical procedures for trans-male and trans-female individuals.

Main Results:

• Detailed description of various surgical procedures, including benefits and potential complications.
• Exploration of multidisciplinary care requirements: patient readiness, surgical preferences, hormonal therapy, and risk factor management.
• Comparison of WPATH guidelines and informed consent models for patient assessment.

Conclusions:

• Gender affirmation surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach and careful patient selection.
• Understanding surgical options and referral processes is essential for primary care physicians.
• These procedures are increasingly vital in the comprehensive management of gender dysphoria.