Ferrando CA

Our aim was to assess whether preoperative pelvic ultrasound findings influence the operative plan for gender-affirming hysterectomy. This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent gender-affirming hysterectomy from Februar…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic pain has been reported in transmasculine individuals taking testosterone. There is a need for further investigation to increase understanding of the prevalence and risk factors of this pain. AIM: We sought to determine t…

IMPORTANCE: There is conflicting evidence regarding predictive factors for bladder perforation during retropubic midurethral sling (R-MUS) placement and lack of evidence to support adoption of techniques to minimize such injury. OBJECTIVES…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of pelvic pain in transgender men undergoing hysterectomy for gender affirmation and to describe the incidence of endometriosis found at the time of surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review of …

BACKGROUND: As transmasculine persons utilize androgen gender affirming hormone therapy as a part of transition, guidance has been lacking on the effects of the therapy on the ovaries, especially for those who may desire retention. AIM: To…

OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of and factors associated with lower urinary tract complications recognized in the immediate postoperative period following hysterectomy for benign gynecologic indications using the NSQIP (National Surgi…