Dynamism of andrological surgery in France: Evolution of procedures over 10 years
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Andrological surgeries, including vasectomies and transgender procedures, have significantly increased in France from 2013-2022. This rise reflects societal shifts, necessitating urologist training to meet growing demand.
Area Of Science
- Urology
- Andrology
- Surgical Procedures
Background
- Andrology and urogenital reconstruction are growing fields within French urology.
- The study evaluates trends in andrological surgical procedures from 2013 to 2022 using national data.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the evolution of andrological surgical procedures over a decade.
- To identify trends in specific procedures like vasectomy, transgender surgeries, and penile prosthesis implantation.
Main Methods
- Utilized national Common Classification of Medical Acts (CCAM) coding data.
- Data sourced from the Scansanté internet platform, covering healthcare structures.
- Included all surgical procedures in andrology from 2013 to 2022.
Main Results
- Vasectomies increased tenfold, reaching 29,890 cases in 2022.
- Transgender surgeries saw substantial growth: vaginoplasties multiplied by 4, and masculinizing surgeries by 10.
- Penile prosthesis surgeries showed slight growth; testicular biopsies and surgeries for penile curvature remained stable.
Conclusions
- Vasectomy and transgender surgeries exhibit very strong growth, driven by societal aspirations.
- There is a clear need for urologist training to address the increasing demand for these procedures.
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