Overview

This book is designed to familiarize general urologists with the care of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Written by experts in reconstructive urology, it characterizes the process of gender affirmation and explains the surgical anatomy of both feminizing and masculinizing gender-affirming procedures including vaginoplasty, orchiectomy, hysterectomy, vaginectomy, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and prosthetics. Guiding the clinician in identification of immediate and long-term risks of gender-affirming surgery, it instructs clinicians in endocrinological care, options for fertility preservation, evaluation of malignancies after hormonal therapy, appropriate postsurgical follow-up, and the management of common complications involving urethral stricture, fistula, neo-vaginal stenosis, and incontinence.   Urological Care for the Transgender Patient: A Comprehensive Guide is a necessary tool to prepare urological clinics and clinicians in serving the growing population of transgender patients presenting at various stages of their transformation.

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9783030185329

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It will be valuable to both readers seeking to establish a basic foundation in this area and those wishing to augment an already existing foundation. ... Residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, new urologists, and even urologists experienced with gender affirming surgery will find value in this book. ... This is a concise and unique book for all those interested in learning more about gender affirming surgery for transgender patients. It will increase awareness of this important and growing field. (Paul H Chung, Doody's Book Reviews, August 20, 2021)

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Dmitriy NikolavskySUNY Upstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, New York USA Stephen A. Blakely SUNY Upstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, New York USA

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