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Review
. 2025 Sep 1;68(3):352-358.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000958. Epub 2025 Jul 21.

Management of Complications Associated With Vulvovaginoplasty

Meg Quint  1 , Frances Grimstad  2   3
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Review

Management of Complications Associated With Vulvovaginoplasty

Meg Quint et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Over the past few decades, vulvovaginoplasty for transfeminine patients has rapidly advanced in both technique and access. However, a variety of barriers, including geographical access to surgeons, may make it difficult to access the original surgical team for evaluation and management of complications. Given this, local gynecologists and other health professionals may play a vital role in the evaluation and management of nonsurgical complications. Here, we review common complications and provide an overview of their related nonsurgical and surgical management for vulvovaginoplasty for transfeminine patients.

Keywords: complications; gender affirming surgery; transgender; vaginoplasty; vulvovaginplasty.

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