Schechter Loren S
University Plastic Surgery, Morton Grove, Illinois.
Transgend Health. 2016 Jan 1;1(1):32-40. doi: 10.1089/trgh.2015.0006. eCollection 2016.
Increased advocacy efforts and expanded third-party insurance coverage have improved access to healthcare for transgender individuals. In conjunction with mental health and medical professionals, gender surgeries offer an important step in allowing individuals to realize their true selves. To provide quality multidisciplinary care, primary care doctors need to understand challenges facing transgender individuals and treatment options available to them. In this article, we will review the role of the surgeon and the goals of various gender confirming surgeries. In addition, we will provide an overview of the available surgical options.
加大宣传力度以及扩大第三方保险覆盖范围,改善了跨性别者获得医疗保健的机会。与心理健康和医学专业人员合作,性别手术是让个人实现真实自我的重要一步。为了提供高质量的多学科护理,初级保健医生需要了解跨性别者面临的挑战以及他们可选择的治疗方案。在本文中,我们将回顾外科医生的角色以及各种性别确认手术的目标。此外,我们还将概述现有的手术选择。