Gender Affirmation Surgery in Otolaryngology, an Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America: Volume 55-4

Book excerpt: In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Regina Rodman and C. Michael Haben bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Affirmation Surgery in Otolaryngology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as masculinization laryngoplasty; facial analysis, browlift and brow position; genioplasty for chin reduction; Adam's apple reduction; cheek augmentation; voice tuning refinements with laser; and more. Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including approach to the transgender patient; impact and expectations of hormone replacement therapy or orchiectomy on the timing of, or necessity for, gender affirmation voice surgery; the role of voice as a source of dysphoria and gender identity; feminization laryngoplasty; voice and speech training for the transgender patient: what the otolaryngologist should know; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on gender affirmation surgery in otolaryngology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.