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Area of Science:

  • Surgical techniques in gender-affirming care.

Background:

  • Gender-affirming surgery (GAS), especially vaginoplasty, is crucial for transgender individuals' well-being.
  • There is an increasing trend in genital GAS, necessitating standardized care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline preoperative planning and surgical techniques for gender-affirming vaginoplasty.
  • To emphasize the peritoneal flap approach for safe and effective outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of vulvoplasty and full-depth vaginoplasty techniques.
  • Focus on patient evaluation and surgical planning.
  • Detailed description of feminizing vaginoplasty, particularly the peritoneal flap method.

Main Results:

  • Highlights prominent techniques: penile inversion, intestinal, and peritoneal vaginoplasties.
  • Emphasizes the peritoneal flap approach for optimal surgical results.

Conclusions:

  • Gender-affirming vaginoplasty significantly improves mental health and quality of life.
  • Standardized protocols and detailed surgical planning are essential for successful outcomes.