Gender-affirming mastectomy in transmasculine individuals in The Netherlands:a large cohort study on outcomes and trends

Introduction: Gender-affirming mastectomy is frequently performed in transmasculine individuals. The aim of this study is to describe surgical and demographic trends and outcomes in a large group of individuals undergoing this procedure. Materials and methods: All individuals who underwent gender-affirming mastectomy from 01-1990 to 01-2023 in our center were identified. A retrospective chart study was conducted, recording medical history, use of medication including hormones, puberty suppression, surgical history, preoperative chest characteristics, BMI at surgery, surgical technique, concurr... Mehr ...