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The Future of Transfeminine Genital Surgery | Dr. Xu

Written by Admin | Oct 12, 2026, 4:33:03 PM

Published in Current Opinion in Urology, this review by Alex J. Xu, MD, and colleagues surveys emerging developments in tissue substitutes and uterine transplantation for transfeminine gender-affirming genital surgery. The article examines how advances like off-the-shelf xenografts may offer safe alternatives to traditional autografts for neovaginal reconstruction, while also considering the technical and ethical questions surrounding uterine transplantation as a future option. Dr. Xu's research reflects a continued commitment to expanding what's possible for transfeminine patients.

Read the full study in Current Opinion in Urology.