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GuidelineBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology

Glottoplasty for vocal feminization in transgender women: position paper of the Brazilian Academy of Laryngology and Voice (ABLV).

Mateus Morais Aires, André Alencar Araripe Nunes, Érica Cristina Campos E Santos, Christiano de Giacomo Carneiro, Guilherme Simas do Amaral Catani, Adriana Hachiya, Erik Frota Haguette, Luciano Rodrigues Neves, Geraldo Druck Sant' Anna, Marcos André de Sarvat

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Mateus Morais AiresUniversidade de Pernambuco (UPE), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Recife, PE, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Hospital das Clínicas, Recife, PE, Brazil. Electronic address: mateus.aires@upe.br.
André Alencar Araripe NunesUniversidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Érica Cristina Campos E SantosUniversidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Hospital Universitário Prof. Edgard Santos, Salvador, BA, Brazil.
Christiano de Giacomo CarneiroUniversidade de São Paulo (USP) Bauru, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
Guilherme Simas do Amaral CataniUniversidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Hospital das Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Adriana HachiyaUniversidade de São Paulo (USP), Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Erik Frota HaguetteHospital Geral de Fortaleza (HGF), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Luciano Rodrigues NevesUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Geraldo Druck Sant' AnnaUniversidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Marcos André de SarvatUniversidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

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Abstract

objectiveTo establish consensus-based recommendations for the indication, surgical technique, and perioperative care in glottoplasty for transgender women seeking vocal feminization.

methodsTen otolaryngologists from distinct Brazilian academic institutions, all experienced in transgender voice surgery, contributed to this position paper. A modified Delphi method was applied, supported by a narrative literature review. Recommendations were classified using Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine levels.

resultsGlottoplasty is indicated for transgender women experiencing vocal gender incongruence, regardless of their baseline fundamental frequency. Absolute and relative contraindications were defined, as well as recommended preoperative assessments such as videolaryngoscopy, acoustic voice analysis, and validated quality-of-life questionnaires. Perioperative management includes voice rest, individualized medication protocols, and post-operative voice therapy. Most recommendations are based on level IV and V evidence, reflecting the current paucity of prospective studies.

conclusionThis is the first Brazilian consensus on glottoplasty for transgender women, providing structured clinical guidance for indication, technical execution, and follow-up. Higher-level evidence is needed to strengthen future recommendations.

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FeminizationGender-Affirming SurgeryGlottisLaryngoplastyTransgender PersonsBrazilDelphi TechniqueFemaleHumansMaleVoice QualityConsensusGender affirmation surgeryTransgender personsVoice disorders

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PMID41806533
PMCPMC12994021

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