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Selvaggi G, Manner K, Sakinis A, Olausson M. A pilot retrospective CT angio study of the internal pudendal arteries in male bodies, for the purpose of penis transplantation to trans men. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2021; 56:63-68. [PMID: 34010105 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2021.1927058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Literature reports four successful cases where penile transplantation has been performed for cis men. To date, no penis transplantation has ever been attempted for trans men. Modern surgical techniques for penis reconstruction for (trans) men with gender incongruence present multiple drawbacks, and sometimes fail to meet patients' expectations. Penis transplantation could represent an alternative solution. With the aim of planning penis transplantation to trans men, a previous study from our same group suggested a surgical technique for explantation of penis and associated vessels, nerves and urethra en-bloc from a cadaver: further radiographic imaging of vascular anatomy was recommended. To measure length and diameter of the internal pudendal arteries at three set points in biological males, in order to confirm its viability for transplantation. A retrospective examination of existing CT images visualizing the internal pudendal arteries in 12 bodies, assigned male at birth, was performed. Diameters were measured in three points: 1. the take off of the artery; 2. distal to its rectal branch; and, 3. at the bifurcation of the two terminal branches of the artery, i.e. the bulbourethral artery and the dorsal artery of the penis. Mean diameters of the selected points were 2.4 mm, 1.9 mm, and 1.5 mm on both sides. Mean lengths of internal pudendal arteries were 111.2 mm on the left, and 120.1 mm on the right side. Diameters of the internal pudendal artery is sufficient for arterial anastomosis at all measured points. Lengths are sufficient to reach recipient vessels.
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- Gennaro Selvaggi
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Vaginoplasty is a commonly performed surgery for the transfeminine patient. In this review, we discuss how to achieve satisfactory surgical outcomes, and highlight solutions to common complications involved with the surgery, including: wound separation, vaginal stenosis, hematoma, and rectovaginal fistula. Pre-operative evaluation and standard technique are outlined. Goal outcomes regarding aesthetics, creation of a neocavity, urethral management, labial appearance, vaginal packing and clitoral sizing are all described. Peritoneal vaginoplasty technique and visceral interposition technique are detailed as alternatives to the penile inversion technique in case they are needed to be used. Post-operative patient satisfaction, patient care plans, and solutions to common complications are reviewed.
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- Joy S Li
- University of Texas at Austin,110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, US
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Colic-Based Transplant in Sexual Reassignment Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Complications in 43 Consecutive Patients. J Sex Med 2019; 16:2030-2037. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Agana MG, Greydanus DE, Indyk JA, Calles JL, Kushner J, Leibowitz S, Chelvakumar G, Cabral MD. Caring for the transgender adolescent and young adult: Current concepts of an evolving process in the 21st century. Dis Mon 2019; 65:303-356. [DOI: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2019.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Thewjitcharoen Y, Srikummoon T, Srivajana N, Plianpan P, Nakasatien S, Himathongkam T. Hemorrhagic necrosis of small bowel following small bowel obstruction as a late complication of sex reassignment surgery-a gap in transgender care. J Surg Case Rep 2018; 2018:rjy314. [PMID: 30443323 PMCID: PMC6232285 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjy314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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For decades, Thailand has been at the forefront of sex reassignment surgeries. The neovagina created by recto-sigmoid vaginoplasty is much more complex procedure when compared with penile skin version technique, but yielded more satisfactory functional outcomes. We reported an unusual case of life-threatening small bowel obstruction following previously successful recto-sigmoid vaginoplasty in a transgender woman. Transgender individuals have unique healthcare needs. However, various gaps still exist to provide multi-disciplinary care for these patients. The rate of adhesive small bowel obstruction is highest in the early period of any intra-abdominal post-operative surgeries, but the risk remains life-long. Transgender women receiving complicated vaginoplasty should be instructed to continue long-term follow-up to ensure early detection and management of post-operative complications.
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- Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen
- Diabetes and Thyroid Center, Theptarin hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Correspondence address. Diabetes and Thyroid Center, Theptarin Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel: +66-02-348-7000; Fax: +66-02-249-8774; E-mail:
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- Diabetes and Thyroid Center, Theptarin hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Gerth J, Becerra-Culqui T, Bradlyn A, Getahun D, Hunkeler EM, Lash TL, Millman A, Nash R, Quinn VP, Robinson B, Roblin D, Silverberg MJ, Tangpricha V, Vupputuri S, Goodman M. Agreement between medical records and self-reports: Implications for transgender health research. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2018; 19:263-269. [PMID: 30219985 PMCID: PMC6438197 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-018-9461-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A key priority of transgender health research is the evaluation of long-term effects of gender affirmation treatment. Thus, accurate assessment of treatment receipt is critical. The data for this analysis came from an electronic medical records (EMR) based cohort of transgender individuals. A subset of cohort members were also asked to complete a self-administered survey. Information from the EMR was compared with survey responses to assess the extent of agreement regarding transmasculine (TM)/transfeminine (TF) status, hormone therapy receipt, and type of surgery performed. Logistic regression models were used to assess whether participant characteristics were associated with disagreement between data sources. Agreement between EMR and survey-derived information was high regarding TM/TF status (99%) and hormone therapy receipt (97%). Lower agreement was observed for chest reconstruction surgery (72%) and genital reconstruction surgery (84%). Using survey responses as the "gold standard", both chest and genital reconstruction surgeries had high specificity (95 and 93%, respectively), but the corresponding sensitivities were low (49 and 68%, respectively). A lower proportion of TM had concordant results for chest reconstruction surgery (64% versus 79% for TF) while genital reconstruction surgery concordance was lower among TF (79% versus 89% for TM). For both surgery types, agreement was highest among the youngest participants. Our findings offer assurance that EMR-based data appropriately classify cohort participants with respect to their TM/TF status or hormone therapy receipt. However, current EMR data may not capture the complete history of gender affirmation surgeries. This information is useful in future studies of outcomes related to gender affirming therapy.
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- Joseph Gerth
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, CNR 3021, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Outcomes Research, Kaiser Permanente Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Emerita, Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, CNR 3021, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, CNR 3021, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Outcomes Research, Kaiser Permanente Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, MD, USA
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- School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- The Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, CNR 3021, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA.
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Among surgical procedures for constructing a neovagina, positive outcomes are reported in literature for bowel vaginoplasty for male-to-female transgenders and patients with vaginal aplasia. This systematic review shows outcomes of bowel vaginoplasty procedures, and rates the quality of evidence of the included studies. A search of the literature was performed in PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library and SveMed+, in accordance with the PRISMA statement, between January 2016 and February 2018. The PICOS (patients, intervention, comparator, outcomes and study design) approach was used as inclusion criteria. Among 251 analyzed studies only 34 met inclusion criteria. Quality of evidence and methodology were rated according to GRADE and MINORS, respectively. Data from the included studies were extracted based on study characteristics, participants? specifics, type of intervention/treatment and type of outcome measures into data extraction forms. All studies were non-randomized with a high risk of bias and very low quality of evidence according to GRADE. Vaginal reconstruction with isolated bowel segments provides a self-lubricating neovagina with low rates of failure and revision, and without routine dilatation need. Furthermore, the use of laparoscopic techniques offers a better postoperative cosmetic appearance of the abdomen and a shorter hospital stay. Vaginoplasty using bowel segment is a safe and effective procedure that obtains excellent long-term results as reported by the included studies. Despite that further researches are needed improving methodology with larger populations, retrospective qualitative studies and report of outcome measurements using standardized evaluation tools as the Female Sexual Function Index.
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- Konstantinos Georgas
- a Department of Plastic Surgery , Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset , Göteborg , Sweden
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- b Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences , Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital , Gothenburg , Sweden
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- c Department of Plastic Surgery , Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg , Göteborg , Sweden
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- d Department of Plastic Surgery , Institute of Clinical Sciences , Göteborg , Sweden
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- e Department of Plastic Surgery , Sahlgrenska Akademin , Gothenburg , Sweden
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Hadj-Moussa M, Ohl DA, Kuzon WM. Feminizing Genital Gender-Confirmation Surgery. Sex Med Rev 2018; 6:457-468.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Dy GW, Sun J, Granieri MA, Zhao LC. Reconstructive Management Pearls for the Transgender Patient. Curr Urol Rep 2018; 19:36. [DOI: 10.1007/s11934-018-0795-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Seyed-Forootan K, Karimi H, Seyed-Forootan NS. Autologous Fibroblast-Seeded Amnion for Reconstruction of Neo-vagina in Male-to-Female Reassignment Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018; 42:491-497. [PMID: 29383415 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-018-1088-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plastic surgeons have used several methods for the construction of neo-vaginas, including the utilization of penile skin, free skin grafts, small bowel or recto-sigmoid grafts, an amnion graft, and cultured cells. PURPOSE The aim of this study is to compare the results of amnion grafts with amnion seeded with autograft fibroblasts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Over 8 years, we compared the results of 24 male-to-female transsexual patients retrospectively based on their complications and levels of satisfaction. Sixteen patients in group A received amnion grafts with fibroblasts, and the patients in group B received only amnion grafts without any additional cellular lining. The depths, sizes, secretions, and sensations of the vaginas were evaluated. The patients were monitored for any complications, including over-secretion, stenosis, stricture, fistula formation, infection, and bleeding. RESULTS The mean age of group A was 28 ± 4 years and group B was 32 ± 3 years. Patients were followed up from 30 months to 8 years, (mean 36 ± 4) after surgery. The depth of the vaginas for group A was 14-16 and 13-16 cm for group B. There was no stenosis in neither group. The diameter of the vaginal opening was 34-38 mm in group A and 33-38 cm in group B. We only had two cases of stricture in the neo-vagina in group B, but no stricture was recorded for group A. All of the patients had good and acceptable sensation in the neo-vagina. Seventy-five percent of patients had sexual experience and of those, 93.7% in group A and 87.5% in group B expressed satisfaction. CONCLUSION The creation of a neo-vaginal canal and its lining with allograft amnion and seeded autologous fibroblasts is an effective method for imitating a normal vagina. The size of neo-vagina, secretion, sensation, and orgasm was good and proper. More than 93.7% of patients had satisfaction with sexual intercourse. Amnion seeded with fibroblasts extracted from the patient's own cells will result in a vagina with the proper size and moisture that can eliminate the need for long-term dilatation. The constructed vagina has a two-layer structure and is much more resistant to trauma and laceration. No cases of stenosis or stricture were recorded. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Kamal Seyed-Forootan
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Condat A, Mendes N, Drouineaud V, Gründler N, Lagrange C, Chiland C, Wolf JP, Ansermet F, Cohen D. Biotechnologies that empower transgender persons to self-actualize as individuals, partners, spouses, and parents are defining new ways to conceive a child: psychological considerations and ethical issues. Philos Ethics Humanit Med 2018; 13:1. [PMID: 29343272 PMCID: PMC5772725 DOI: 10.1186/s13010-018-0054-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Today, thanks to biomedical technologies advances, some persons with fertility issues can conceive. Transgender persons benefit also from these advances and can not only actualize their self-identified sexual identities but also experience parenthood. Based on clinical multidisciplinary seminars that gathered child psychiatrists and psychoanalysts interested in the fields of assisted reproduction technology (ART) and gender dysphoria, philosophers interested in bioethics, biologists interested in ART, and endocrinologists interested in pubertal suppression, we explore how new biotechnical advances, whether in gender transition or procreation, could create new ways to conceive a child possible. After reviewing the various medical/surgical techniques for physical gender transition and the current ART options, we discuss how these new ways for persons to self-actualize and to experience parenthood can not only improve the condition of transgender persons (and the human condition as a whole through greater equity) but also introduce some elements of change in the habitual patterns of thinking especially in France. Finally, we discuss the ethical issues that accompany the arrival of these children and provide creative solutions to help society handle, accept, and support the advances made in this area.
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- Agnès Condat
- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France.
- CESP INSERM 1018, ED3C, université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.
- CECOS Paris Cochin, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France.
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Équipe d'accueil CLIPSYD EA 4430, Connaissance, langage, modélisation (ED 139), université Paris Ouest-Nanterre La Défense, Nanterre, France
- CECOS Paris Cochin, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Lien POPI (périnatalité, orientation psychanalytique et institution), centre Dominique Mahieu-Caputo, Paris, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Université de Genève, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Genève, Switzerland
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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Levine SB. Ethical Concerns About Emerging Treatment Paradigms for Gender Dysphoria. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2018; 44:29-44. [PMID: 28332936 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2017.1309482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The increasing incidence of requests for medical services to support gender transition for children, adolescents, and adults has consequences for society, governmental institutions, schools, families, health-care professionals, and, of course, patients. The sociological momentum to recognize and accommodate to trans phenomena has posed ethical dilemmas for endocrinologists, mental health professionals, and sexual specialists as they experience within themselves the clash between respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and informed consent. The larger ethical clashes are cultural and therefore political. There is a distinct difference between pronouncements that represent human rights ideals and the reality of clinical observations. Some interpret this clash as a moral issue. This article delves into these tensions and reminds apologists from both passionate camps that clinical science has a rich tradition of resolving controversy through careful follow-up, which is not yet well developed in this arena.
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- Stephen B Levine
- a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine , Center for Marital and Sexual Health , Beachwood , Ohio , USA
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Hembree WC, Cohen-Kettenis PT, Gooren L, Hannema SE, Meyer WJ, Murad MH, Rosenthal SM, Safer JD, Tangpricha V, T'Sjoen GG. Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017; 102:3869-3903. [PMID: 28945902 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2017-01658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1192] [Impact Index Per Article: 170.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To update the "Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline," published by the Endocrine Society in 2009. PARTICIPANTS The participants include an Endocrine Society-appointed task force of nine experts, a methodologist, and a medical writer. EVIDENCE This evidence-based guideline was developed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach to describe the strength of recommendations and the quality of evidence. The task force commissioned two systematic reviews and used the best available evidence from other published systematic reviews and individual studies. CONSENSUS PROCESS Group meetings, conference calls, and e-mail communications enabled consensus. Endocrine Society committees, members and cosponsoring organizations reviewed and commented on preliminary drafts of the guidelines. CONCLUSION Gender affirmation is multidisciplinary treatment in which endocrinologists play an important role. Gender-dysphoric/gender-incongruent persons seek and/or are referred to endocrinologists to develop the physical characteristics of the affirmed gender. They require a safe and effective hormone regimen that will (1) suppress endogenous sex hormone secretion determined by the person's genetic/gonadal sex and (2) maintain sex hormone levels within the normal range for the person's affirmed gender. Hormone treatment is not recommended for prepubertal gender-dysphoric/gender-incongruent persons. Those clinicians who recommend gender-affirming endocrine treatments-appropriately trained diagnosing clinicians (required), a mental health provider for adolescents (required) and mental health professional for adults (recommended)-should be knowledgeable about the diagnostic criteria and criteria for gender-affirming treatment, have sufficient training and experience in assessing psychopathology, and be willing to participate in the ongoing care throughout the endocrine transition. We recommend treating gender-dysphoric/gender-incongruent adolescents who have entered puberty at Tanner Stage G2/B2 by suppression with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists. Clinicians may add gender-affirming hormones after a multidisciplinary team has confirmed the persistence of gender dysphoria/gender incongruence and sufficient mental capacity to give informed consent to this partially irreversible treatment. Most adolescents have this capacity by age 16 years old. We recognize that there may be compelling reasons to initiate sex hormone treatment prior to age 16 years, although there is minimal published experience treating prior to 13.5 to 14 years of age. For the care of peripubertal youths and older adolescents, we recommend that an expert multidisciplinary team comprised of medical professionals and mental health professionals manage this treatment. The treating physician must confirm the criteria for treatment used by the referring mental health practitioner and collaborate with them in decisions about gender-affirming surgery in older adolescents. For adult gender-dysphoric/gender-incongruent persons, the treating clinicians (collectively) should have expertise in transgender-specific diagnostic criteria, mental health, primary care, hormone treatment, and surgery, as needed by the patient. We suggest maintaining physiologic levels of gender-appropriate hormones and monitoring for known risks and complications. When high doses of sex steroids are required to suppress endogenous sex steroids and/or in advanced age, clinicians may consider surgically removing natal gonads along with reducing sex steroid treatment. Clinicians should monitor both transgender males (female to male) and transgender females (male to female) for reproductive organ cancer risk when surgical removal is incomplete. Additionally, clinicians should persistently monitor adverse effects of sex steroids. For gender-affirming surgeries in adults, the treating physician must collaborate with and confirm the criteria for treatment used by the referring physician. Clinicians should avoid harming individuals (via hormone treatment) who have conditions other than gender dysphoria/gender incongruence and who may not benefit from the physical changes associated with this treatment.
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- Wylie C Hembree
- New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York 10032
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- VU University Medical Center, 1007 MB Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, Minnesota 55905
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- University of California San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco, California 94143
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02118
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- Emory University School of Medicine and the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
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Defreyne J, Motmans J, T’sjoen G. Healthcare costs and quality of life outcomes following gender affirming surgery in trans men: a review. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2017; 17:543-556. [DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2017.1388164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Justine Defreyne
- Department of Endocrinology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Sexology and Gender, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Center for Sexology and Gender, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Bizic MR, Stojanovic B, Djordjevic ML. Genital reconstruction for the transgendered individual. J Pediatr Urol 2017; 13:446-452. [PMID: 28943352 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Gender dysphoria is defined as one's belief that his/her body does not reflect his/her true "inner" identification of physical sex and requires medical and/or surgical treatment that will alter his/her body to better reflect what he/she believes is his/her true gender. OBJECTIVE The aim was to describe current surgical techniques available in genital reconstruction for female-to-male (FTM) and male-to-female (MTF) transgender patients. STUDY DESIGN We reviewed recently published papers concerning the most common procedures in genital reconstruction in FTM transgenders and in MTF transgenders. RESULTS There is a wealth of available surgical procedures for FTM transgenders that will adjust their body and genitals toward the male gender. Chest masculinization combined with either metoidioplasty or phalloplasty are the most common procedures resulting in high patient satisfaction. Standardization of the procedures for vaginoplasty in MTF transgenders led to the penile inversion skin technique becoming a "gold standard" for vaginal lining in MTF patients, providing satisfying functional and esthetical outcome of the surgery. In extreme cases of shortage of skin, or when a vaginoplasty has failed, a vaginal lining can be created from hairless skin grafts, or a section of intestine may be used (bowel vaginoplasty). CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary approach including psychiatrists, psychologists, plastic surgeons, urologists, and gynecologists is the only effective treatment in transgenders. The surgeons' familiarity with the surgical procedure and the patients' desired body images should meet at the same level to guarantee a successful outcome.
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- Marta R Bizic
- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Narrow neovaginal width in a transgender patient due to short interramic distance. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-017-1296-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jacobsson J, Andréasson M, Kölby L, Elander A, Selvaggi G. Patients’ Priorities Regarding Female-to-Male Gender Affirmation Surgery of the Genitalia—A Pilot Study of 47 Patients in Sweden. J Sex Med 2017; 14:857-864. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Primary Total Laparoscopic Sigmoid Vaginoplasty in Transgender Women with Penoscrotal Hypoplasia: A Prospective Cohort Study of Surgical Outcomes and Follow-Up of 42 Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 138:614e-623e. [PMID: 27673532 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND In young transgender women previously treated with puberty-suppressing hormones, penoscrotal hypoplasia can make penoscrotal inversion vaginoplasty unfeasible. The aim of this study was to prospectively assess surgical outcomes and follow-up of total laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty as primary reconstruction in a cohort of transgender women with penoscrotal hypoplasia. METHODS Baseline demographics, surgical characteristics, and intraoperative and postoperative complications of all performed total laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty procedures were prospectively recorded. RESULTS From November of 2007 to July of 2015, 42 transgender women underwent total laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty as primary vaginal reconstruction. The mean age at the time of surgery was 21.1 ± 4.7 years. Mean follow-up time was 3.2 ± 2.1 years. The mean operative duration was 210 ± 44 minutes. There were no conversions to laparotomy. One rectal perforation was recognized during surgery and immediately oversewn without long-term consequences. The mean length of hospitalization was 5.7 ± 1.1 days. One patient died as a result of an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-positive necrotizing fasciitis leading to septic shock, with multiorgan failure. Direct postoperative complications that needed laparoscopic reoperation occurred in three cases (7.1 percent). In seven cases (17.1 percent), long-term complications needed a secondary correction. After 1 year, all patients had a functional neovagina with a mean depth of 16.3 ± 1.5 cm. CONCLUSIONS Total laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty seems to have a similar complication rate as other types of elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Primary total laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty is a feasible gender-confirming surgical technique with good functional outcomes for transgender women with penoscrotal hypoplasia. CLINICAL QUESTIO/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Kailas M, Lu HMS, Rothman EF, Safer JD. PREVALENCE AND TYPES OF GENDER-AFFIRMING SURGERY AMONG A SAMPLE OF TRANSGENDER ENDOCRINOLOGY PATIENTS PRIOR TO STATE EXPANSION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. Endocr Pract 2017; 23:780-786. [PMID: 28448757 DOI: 10.4158/ep161727.or] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Transgender individuals now have many options for medical intervention, including gender-affirmation surgeries. However, it is unknown how common it is for transgender individuals to undergo these surgeries. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of gender-affirming surgeries among transgender patients in 2015, which was immediately prior to insurance changes that made gender-affirming surgery more affordable for Massachusetts residents. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 99 transgender patients was performed at the Endocrinology Clinic at Boston Medical Center, an urban safety net hospital. The records for 99 transgender subjects who received treatment between 2004-2015, including 28 transmen and 71 transwomen, were examined. The outcome measures were the types of medical interventions chosen by transgender patients, which included hormone therapy, chest surgery, gonadectomy, genital surgery, and facial surgery. RESULTS Thirty-five percent of subjects had undergone at least one gender-affirming surgery. Transmen were more likely to have had surgery than transwomen (54% vs. 28%). Twenty-five percent of patients had chest surgery, 13% had genital surgery or gonadectomy, and 8% had facial surgery. CONCLUSION In 2015, a majority of transgender endocrinology clinic patients had not undergone any type of gender-affirmation surgery. Among those who did elect to have a surgery, genital surgery or gonadectomy were uncommon. The low rate of surgery among this sample of transgender patients may be attributable to the financial cost, lack of interest in surgery, or that genital surgery is not a high priority for transgender individuals relative to surgery to change visible features such as face and chest. Abbreviation: HT = hormone therapy.
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Wilson SC, Stranix JT, Khurana K, Morrison SD, Levine JP, Zhao LC. Fasciocutaneous flap reinforcement of ventral onlay buccal mucosa grafts enables neophallus revision urethroplasty. Ther Adv Urol 2016; 8:331-337. [PMID: 27904649 DOI: 10.1177/1756287216673959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Urethral strictures or fistulas are common complications after phalloplasty. Neourethral defects pose a difficult reconstructive challenge using standard techniques as there is generally insufficient ventral tissue to support a graft urethroplasty. We report our experience with local fasciocutaneous flaps for support of ventrally-placed buccal mucosal grafts (BMGs) in phalloplasty. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent phalloplasty and subsequently required revision urethroplasty using BMGs between 2011 and 2015 was completed. Techniques, complications, additional procedures, and outcomes were examined. RESULTS A total of three patients previously underwent phalloplasty with sensate radial forearm free flaps (RFFFs): two female-to-male (FTM) gender reassignment, and one oncologic penectomy. Mean age at revision urethroplasty was 41 years (range 31-47). Indications for surgery were: one meatal stenosis, four urethral strictures (mean length 3.6 ± 2.9 cm), and two urethrocutaneous fistulas. The urethral anastomosis at the base of the neophallus was the predominant location for complications: 3/4 strictures, and 2/2 fistulas. Medial thigh (2) or scrotal (1) fasciocutaneous flaps were used to support the BMG for urethroplasty. One stricture recurrence at 3 years required single-stage ventral BMG urethroplasty supported by a gracilis musculocutaneous flap. All patients were able to void from standing at mean follow up of 8.7 months (range 6-13). A total of two patients (66%) subsequently had successful placement of a penile prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS Our early results indicate that local or regional fasciocutaneous flaps enable ventral placement of BMGs for revision urethroplasty after phalloplasty.
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- Stelios C Wilson
- Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, NY, USA
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- Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, New York University Langone Medical Center, NY, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, New York University, School of Medicine, 150 East 32nd Street, Second Floor,New York, NY 10016, USA
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Sineath RC, Woodyatt C, Sanchez T, Giammattei S, Gillespie T, Hunkeler E, Owen-Smith A, Quinn VP, Roblin D, Stephenson R, Sullivan PS, Tangpricha V, Goodman M. Determinants of and Barriers to Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Receipt Among Transgender People. Transgend Health 2016; 1:129-136. [PMID: 27689139 PMCID: PMC5012371 DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2016.0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Purpose: Medical gender confirmation therapy (GCT) plays an important role in transgender health; however, its prevalence and determinants constitute an area of uncertainty. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained from an online survey distributed from October 2012 through the end of 2013 among persons who visited the social media sites of a transgender education and social networking meeting. Eligible respondents (n=280) were persons whose gender identity was different from their sex assigned at birth and who responded to questions about previously received or planned hormonal therapy (HT), chest reconstruction, or genital surgery. Multivariable logistic regression models examined how receipt and plans to receive different GCT types were associated with participants' characteristics and gender identity. Results: The respective percentages of ever and current HT were 58% and 47% for transwomen and 63% and 57% for transmen. Genital surgery was reported by 11 participants; all transwomen. Relative to transmen, transwomen were thrice more likely to report plans to undergo genital surgery. By contrast, transmen were more than 10 times as likely as transwomen to have had or planned chest surgery. Older participants and those who were in a committed relationship were less likely to plan future GCT. Having health insurance was not associated with GCT receipt. Treatment cost was named as the main problem by 23% of transwomen and 29% of transmen. Accessing a qualified healthcare provider for transgender-related care was listed as the primary reason for not receiving surgery by 41% of transmen and 2% of transwomen. Conclusions: Prevalence of GCT differed across subgroups of participants and was lower than corresponding estimates reported elsewhere. The variability of results may reflect differences in recruitment procedures and response rates; however, it is also possible that it may be driven by geographic, socioeconomic, and health-related heterogeneity of the transgender population.
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- R Craig Sineath
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.; School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University , Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University , Atlanta, Georgia
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- The Rockway Institute, Alliant International University , San Francisco, California
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- School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.; Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California
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- School of Public Health, Georgia State University , Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Public Health, Georgia State University , Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.; Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University , Atlanta, Georgia
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Solely Penile Skin for Neovaginal Construction in Sex Reassignment Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e767. [PMID: 27482506 PMCID: PMC4956879 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Gender reassignment surgery due to transsexualism (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision: F64.0) is a procedure becoming increasingly common worldwide as a result of a significant increase in diagnostic incidence. Several methods have been described for this complex surgery, but no internationally agreed upon gold standard exists, in particular with regard to which methods allow for creating a sufficient neovaginal depth. Methods: We use a 2-stage technique using solely penile skin for creating a neovaginal cavity and present the long-term outcome in terms of measured neovaginal depth. Eighty patients were included. Patients’ neovaginal depth was measured in a standardized fashion 6 months or more after initial surgery. Results were compared with published data on female anatomy. Results: The average neovaginal depth achieved was 10.2 cm. Having had a postoperative complication and noncompliance to neovaginal dilatation were both negatively correlated with neovaginal depth, whereas higher body mass index was not. Most patients received a neovaginal depth sufficient for penetrative intercourse and within the range for biological women. Conclusions: Using solely penile skin for the vaginal lining is a satisfactory surgical method to achieve adequate vaginal depth, provided that the postoperative dilatation regimen is followed. This holds true regardless of age or body mass index.
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von Vogelsang AC, Milton C, Ericsson I, Strömberg L. 'Wouldn't it be easier if you continued to be a guy?' - a qualitative interview study of transsexual persons' experiences of encounters with healthcare professionals. J Clin Nurs 2016; 25:3577-3588. [PMID: 27264209 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe transsexual persons' experiences of encounters with healthcare professionals during the sex reassignment process. BACKGROUND Transsexual persons are individuals who use varying means to alter their natal sex via hormones and/or surgery. Transsexual persons may experience stigma, which increases the risk of psychological distress. Mistreatments by healthcare professionals are common. Qualitative studies addressing transsexual persons' experiences of healthcare are scarce. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive design. METHODS A Swedish non-clinical convenience sample was used, consisting of six persons who had been diagnosed as transsexual, gone through sex reassignment surgery or were at the time of the interview awaiting surgery. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken, and data were analysed using manifest qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Three categories and 15 subcategories were identified. The encounters were perceived as good when healthcare professionals showed respect and preserved the transsexual person's integrity, acted in a professional manner and were responsive and built trust and confidence. However, the participants experienced that healthcare professionals varied in their level of knowledge, exploited their position of power, withheld information, expressed gender stereotypical attitudes and often used the wrong name. They felt vulnerable by having a condescending view of themselves, and they could not choose not to be transsexual. They felt dependent on healthcare professionals, and that the external demands were high. CONCLUSIONS Transsexual persons are in a vulnerable position during the sex reassignment surgery process. The encounters in healthcare could be negatively affected if healthcare professionals show inadequate knowledge, exploit their position of power or express gender stereotypical attitudes. A good encounter is characterised by preserved integrity, respect, responsiveness and trust. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Improved education on transgender issues in nursing and medical education is warranted. Healthcare professionals should be aware of how their attitudes and their level of knowledge affect the care given during the sex reassignment surgery process.
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- Ann-Christin von Vogelsang
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurosurgery, R2:02, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Handen Geriatrics, Praktikertjänst N.Ä.R.A., Haninge, Sweden
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Leclère FM, Casoli V, Baudet J, Weigert R. Description of the Baudet Surgical Technique and Introduction of a Systematic Method for Training Surgeons to Perform Male-to-Female Sex Reassignment Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015; 39:927-34. [PMID: 26377819 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-015-0552-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Male-to-female sex reassignment surgery involves three main procedures, namely, clitoroplasty, new urethral meatoplasty and vaginopoiesis. Herein we describe the key steps of our surgical technique. METHODS Male-to-female sex reassignment surgery includes the following 14 key steps which are documented in this article: (1) patient installation and draping, (2) urethral catheter placement, (3) scrotal incision and vaginal cavity formation, (4) bilateral orchidectomy, (5) penile skin inversion, (6) dismembering of the urethra from the corpora, (7) neoclitoris formation, (8) neoclitoris refinement, (9) neovaginalphallic cylinder formation, (10) fixation of the neoclitoris, (11) neovaginalphallic cylinder insertion, (12) contouring of the labia majora and positioning the neoclitoris and urethra, (13) tie-over dressing and (14) compression dressing. RESULTS The size and position of the neoclitoris, position of the urethra, adequacy of the neovaginal cavity, position and tension on the triangular flap, size of the neo labia minora, size of the labia majora, symmetry and ease of intromission are important factors when considering the immediate results of the surgery. We present our learning process of graduated responsibility for optimisation of these results. We describe our postoperative care and the possible complications. CONCLUSION Herein, we have described the 14 steps of the Baudet technique for male-to-female sex reassignment surgery which include clitoroplasty, new urethral meatoplasty and vaginopoiesis. The review of each key stage of the procedure represents the first step of our global teaching process. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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Leclère FM, Casoli V, Weigert R. Vaginoplasty in Male-to-Female Transsexual Surgery: A Training Concept Incorporating Dissection Room Experience to Optimize Functional and Cosmetic Results. J Sex Med 2015; 12:2074-83. [DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Is vaginal mucosal graft the excellent substitute material for urethral reconstruction in female-to-male transsexuals? World J Urol 2015; 33:2115-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00345-015-1562-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Perforation of the neovagina in a male-to-female transsexual: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2015; 9:24. [PMID: 25612460 PMCID: PMC4429493 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-9-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction There are several techniques for creation of a neovagina in male-to-female reassignment surgery. Although vaginoplasty with the sigmoid colon is not a common procedure, it is becoming more common. Perforation of the recto-sigmoid neovagina after sex reassignment surgery is very rare. We hereby report a case of perforation of the neovagina that presented as acute peritonitis, with a massive abscess in the intra-abdominal cavity. Case presentation This case report describes a 33-year-old Asian woman presenting with mild persistent abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting who had undergone male-to-female sex reassignment surgery four years prior. Physical examination revealed mild abdominal pain without rebound tenderness. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed a massive abscess that occupied a significant portion of the intra-abdominal cavity. Perforation of the neovagina was confirmed by exploratory laparotomy and surgical drainage with primary closure was performed without any complications. Conclusion This is a rare case involving perforation of the neovagina that was successfully treated with surgical intervention. This case emphasizes the importance of taking a detailed medical history and to make physicians and patients aware that bowel vaginoplasty can result in a weak vagina.
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Selvaggi G, Giordano S. The role of mental health professionals in gender reassignment surgeries: unjust discrimination or responsible care? Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014; 38:1177-83. [PMID: 25344469 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-014-0409-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recent literature has raised an important ethical concern relating to the way in which surgeons approach people with gender dysphoria (GD): it has been suggested that referring transsexual patients to mental assessment can constitute a form of unjust discrimination. The aim of this paper is to examine some of the ethical issues concerning the role of the mental health professional in gender reassignment surgeries (GRS). METHOD The role of the mental health professional in GRS is analyzed by presenting the Standards of Care by the World Professional Association of Transgender Health, and discussing the principles of autonomy and non-discrimination. RESULTS Purposes of psychotherapy are exploring gender identity; addressing the negative impact of GD on mental health; alleviating internalized transphobia; enhancing social and peer support; improving body image; promoting resilience; and assisting the surgeons with the preparation prior to the surgery and the patient's follow-up. Offering or requesting psychological assistance is in no way a form of negative discrimination or an attack to the patient's autonomy. Contrarily, it might improve transsexual patients' care, and thus at the most may represent a form of positive discrimination. To treat people as equal does not mean that they should be treated in the same way, but with the same concern and respect, so that their unique needs and goals can be achieved. CONCLUSIONS Offering or requesting psychological assistance to individuals with GD is a form of responsible care, and not unjust discrimination. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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- Gennaro Selvaggi
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gröna Stråket 8, 41345, Gothenburg, Sweden,
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Wangjiraniran B, Selvaggi G, Chokrungvaranont P, Jindarak S, Khobunsongserm S, Tiewtranon P. Male-to-female vaginoplasty: Preecha’s surgical technique. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2014; 49:153-9. [DOI: 10.3109/2000656x.2014.967253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Selvaggi G, Branemark R, Elander A, Liden M, Stalfors J. Titanium-bone-anchored penile epithesis: preoperative planning and immediate postoperative results. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2014; 49:40-4. [PMID: 24931337 DOI: 10.3109/2000656x.2014.927362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The principle of osseointegration is accepted and used in reconstructive surgery. This study presents the first series of five patients where titanium implants have been implanted into the pubic bones of female-to-male (FTM) transsexual patients, in order to attach a "bone-anchored" penile epithesis. Following patient selection based on patients' wishes, pubic bones of 10 FTM transsexuals were analysed by CT-scan and a virtual planning was made. A surgical plan was also developed. To date, five FTM transsexuals have undergone the two-stage surgery. During stage-1, two titanium implants ("fixtures") are implanted onto the pubic bone. Four weeks postop, a new CT scan is performed to analyze osseointegration and the final implant position. During stage-2, the soft tissue of the pubic area is reduced; abutments are inserted and passed through the skin. A few weeks after stage 2 surgery, a penile epithesis is connected to the skin-penetrating titanium implants. Two out of 10 patients who received preoperative CT scan presented with smaller pubic bones, not able to accommodate the fixtures as chosen originally. Preoperative virtual planning is crucial for the selection of the appropriate implants size. The stage-1 and stage-2 surgery occurred uneventfully in all five patients. One patient presented with a wound infection 1 week after stage-2 surgery. Postoperative CT scan demonstrates implant osseointegration in all cases. This experimental clinical study demonstrates that titanium osseointegration is feasible onto the pubic bone. This new approach for penile reconstruction constitutes another alternative for both transsexual patients and cases following genital development disorders, post-trauma and surgery.
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