The core outcome set for studies on feminizing genital gender-affirming surgery: findings from the GenderCOS project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Feminizing genital gender-affirming surgery (gGAS) comprises various surgical procedures and techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of the outcomes of all procedures and techniques is fundamental for informed decision-making. However, in current research on feminizing gGAS there is significant heterogeneity in reported outcomes. Standardization of outcome measurement is therefore urgently required. This study aimed to develop a Core Outcome Set (COS) for feminizing gGAS.

Methods

A multidisciplinary, international study steering group comprising 16 panellists from Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, and South America-including health care professionals and transgender individuals-was appointed to guide the development of a COS. The steering group convened on 16

SUBMITTER: Vallinga MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature