The project aims to address both clinical and relational gaps in transgender surgical care by improving understanding, communication, and outcomes through this novel integration of personalized 3D technology.
The hypothesis is that using 3D models of patient specific anatomy will enhance patient understanding and education into how peritoneal vaginoplasty is done, while also improving surgical planning and therefore outcomes by decreasing OR time and reducing complication rates. The investigators seek to foster stronger physician-patient relationships by improving communication and shared decision-making, ultimately helping transgender patients feel more empowered, engaged, and willing to seek care in the future.
Have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria
Seeking Vaginoplasty
Able to provide electronic informed consent in English
Vulnerable subjects (children, prisoners, pregnant women) will be excluded Participants may withdraw from this study for any reason at any point by actively asking a research team member. All investigations and standard clinical care will be performed at the main campus of The University of Chicago Medicine at 5841 S. Maryland Ave. in Chicago, IL.
Subjects will be selected based on their attendance to Trans CARE clinic at the University of Chicago, a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and desire to undergo gender affirming vaginoplasty
Cohort
Prospective
Use 3D printed patient specific models for patient education
Other interventionTo use 3D printing to generate patient-specific models of abdominal and pelvic anatomy to educate patients about the procedure, including risks, benefits, and potential complications.
Use of 3D-printed patient-specific models for patient education
To use 3D printing to generate patient-specific models of abdominal and pelvic anatomy to educate patients about the procedure, including risks, benefits, and potential complications.
Participant-reported understanding of gender-affirming vaginoplasty following use of 3D models.
To evaluate participant knowledge and satisfaction with use of 3D Models for discussing Gender- affirming vaginoplasty surgery.
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