Gender Confirmation Surgery Principles and Techniques

Gender Confirmation Surgery: Principles and Techniques for an Emerging Field is a comprehensive medical textbook covering the surgical principles, techniques, and therapeutic framework for gender-affirming care. It addresses both transwomen and transmen surgeries, non-surgical options, and the development of educational programs. The text serves surgeons in plastic surgery, urology, and gynecology, as well as primary care practitioners, mental health professionals, and endocrinologists. Published in 2020, this first edition provides a foundation for understanding the evolving field of gender confirmation surgery.

This listing is for the digital Publisher PDF format, offering immediate access to the full content. The book spans 274 pages in its print equivalent and is written in English. It includes detailed sections on surgical techniques for both transwomen and transmen, alongside discussions of non-surgical therapies and the complexities of transgender surgical care.

By presenting an evolution of technique and advances in the field, the text offers a framework for practitioners to familiarize themselves with gender surgery. It is designed as a guide for medical professionals seeking to understand the principles and current practices in this emerging specialty.

Key Features

Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage of surgical principles for gender confirmation surgery
• Detailed sections for transwomen and transmen surgeries
• Includes non-surgical options and educational program development
• Written for surgeons in plastic surgery, urology, and gynecology
• Also suitable for primary care practitioners, mental health professionals, and endocrinologists