Citation
Blasdel G, Parker AC, Salibian A, Robinson I, Zhao LC, Bluebond-Langner R. "Recommendations for Communication in Gender Affirming Surgical Care". Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jun 9. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009332. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35674659.
Abstract
The surgical treatment of gender incongruence with gender-affirming surgery requires a sophisticated understanding of the substantial diversity in patient expectations and desired outcomes. There are patients with gender incongruence who desire surgical intervention to achieve the conventional bodily configuration typical for cisgender men and women and those who desire surgery without the goal of typical cisgender presentation. Proper communication regarding diverse expectations poses a challenge to those unfamiliar with the nuances of this heterogeneous population; such difficulties have led to mistakes during patient care. Based on the lessons learned from these experiences, the authors provide conceptual recommendations with specific examples to account for cultural context and conceptions of gender within surgical practice and scientific research.
Key Points
- Published in Plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2022.
- Indexed in PubMed as PMID 35674659.
- Mapped to Gender-Affirming Surgery, Outcomes, Methods & Education.
- Abstract available from PubMed and rendered as static text on this page.
Clinical Relevance
This publication supports a focused body of work on gender-affirming surgery, including patient-centered outcomes, robotic peritoneal flap vaginoplasty, complications, revisions, and measurement of surgical quality.