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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.