Bringing Precision to Gender-Affirming Care: Dr. Alex Xu Coauthors Textbook Chapter on Robotic-Assisted Techniques

In a chapter from Principles and Practice of Robotic Surgery, Alex J. Xu, MD, Kirtishri Mishra, and Lee C. Zhao, MD, provide a comprehensive overview of how robotic-assisted techniques are transforming gender-affirming surgery. The chapter explores how the robotic platform's enhanced visualization and precision benefit procedures like vaginoplasty and vaginectomy, helping surgeons achieve better outcomes with less impact on patients' bodies. Dr. Xu's contribution reflects a continued commitment to advancing the surgical techniques that support patients throughout their gender-affirming journey.

Read the full chapter in Principles and Practice of Robotic Surgery.