ArticleTransgender health2024
Expectations and Experienced Outcomes Regarding Gender-Affirming Surgeries: A Pilot Study.
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- Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients in Accessing Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Thematic Synthesis of the Literature.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2026Review
- "It Has Transformed Living for Me": The Trajectory of Alignment, Comfort, and Social Connectedness After Gender-Affirming Surgery.American journal of public health · 2026Article
- Gender-Affirming Surgical History, Satisfaction, and Unmet Needs Among Transgender Adults.JAMA network open · 2025Article
- Principlism and contemporary ethical considerations for providers of transgender health care.International journal of transgender health · 2025Article
- Voices from a Multidisciplinary Healthcare Center: Understanding Barriers in Gender-Affirming Care-A Qualitative Exploration.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to explore in what ways the preoperative expectations of transgender individuals regarding gender-affirming surgery (GAS) align with experienced postoperative outcomes and, subsequently, how these expectations can best be managed to support optimal outcomes. Methods: In the parent study, interviews were conducted to understand the health care experiences of a group of trans individuals that had or wanted to have gender-affirming surgical care. In this secondary analysis, we focused specifically on the individuals' expectations and experiences about the gender-affirming procedures they desired or underwent. Recruitment occurred from August 2018 to October 2018 at the Amsterdam University Medical Center (VUmc) in the Netherlands. Axial coding and theory-informed thematic analysis were used to assess preoperative expectations and postoperative. Results: The data regarding expectations related to GAS (n Conclusion: Better understanding, education, and support in the decision-making process of trans individuals seeking gender-affirming surgical care is needed to manage expectations and overall outcomes of GAS procedures.
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