A core outcome set for research on masculinizing genital gender-affirming surgery: international consensus results from the GenderCOS project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Masculinizing genital gender-affirming surgery (gGAS) for transgender and gender diverse people encompasses a complex, heterogenous, and modular set of procedures. To enable evidence-based decision-making or meta-analysis, a uniformity of outcome research is needed. Currently, this is hindered by non-standardized outcome reporting. This study aims to develop a core outcome set (COS) for research on masculinizing gGAS to address this issue.

Methods

An international, multidisciplinary study steering group was established, consisting of 16 professional experts (PE) and lived experience experts (LEE), to advise on and support the development of this COS. The steering group convened online on 16 June 2022, 28 September 2023, 2 May 2024, and 29 August 2024. Potential ou

SUBMITTER: Roijer PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308309 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature