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Review
. 2019 Jun;8(3):241-247.
doi: 10.21037/tau.2019.06.03.

Transgender vaginoplasty: techniques and outcomes

Joseph J Pariser  1 , Nicholas Kim  2
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Review

Transgender vaginoplasty: techniques and outcomes

Joseph J Pariser et al. Transl Androl Urol. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Gender affirmation surgery is paramount in the treatment of gender dysphoria for transgender individuals. For transgender women, vaginoplasty offers the opportunity for removal of masculine-appearing genitalia and replacement with a gender-congruent appearance. While numerous techniques have been described in the past, approaches have standardized considerably. Herein, we describe a technique to penile inversion vaginoplasty and focus on some of the critical steps of the procedure to try to optimize patient outcomes. We also review relevant literature regarding perioperative outcomes.

Keywords: Transgender; outcomes; penile inversion; techniques; vaginoplasty.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Preoperative vaginoplasty with “W” clitoroplasty markings.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Immediate postoperative vaginoplasty.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Intraoperative second stage labiaplasty.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Early postoperative healing after second stage labiaplasty (same patient).
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