Robotic-assisted laparoscopic colpectomy combined with a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy versus a vaginal colpectomy in trans masculine individuals.

ABSTRACT: Background: Colpectomy entails the surgical removal of the vaginal epithelium. It may be performed in trans-masculine individuals as gender-affirming surgery. Vaginal colpectomy is a complex procedure with potentially severe complications. As alternative, robotic-assisted laparoscopic colpectomy combined with robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy and possible bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (RAC+) can be performed. Aim: To compare surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted colpectomy combined with a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with a vaginal colpectomy after previous hysterectomy in trans masculine patients. Methods: A single-center retrospective cohort study included 310 transgender men who underwent either robotic-assisted co

SUBMITTER: Nikkels C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500588 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature