Trends in Gender-affirming Surgery in Insured Patients in the United States

2018192 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Megan Lane · University of Michigan

Graham C. Ives · University of Michigan

Emily C. Sluiter · University of Michigan

Jennifer F. Waljee · University of Michigan

Tsung-Hung Yao · University of Michigan

Hsou Mei Hu · University of Michigan

William M. Kuzon ·

Abstract

Transgender care and gender confirming surgery are an increasing component of health care in the United States. The data contained in existing databases can provide demographic, utilization, and outcomes data relevant to providers caring for the transgender patient population.

Topics & Keywords

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research Reproductive Health and Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

Volume 6, Issue 4, pp. e1738-e1738

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001738

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