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Optimal Perioperative Pain Management of the Transgender Patient for Gender Affirming Surgery: A Scoping Review.

Current pain and headache reports
July 1, 2024
Alopi Patel et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleScoping ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to identify perioperative pain control techniques, including massage, for transgender patients undergoing gender-affirming procedures.

Results Summary

The study found limited evidence on comprehensive pain management techniques, including massage, for transgender patients, advocating for more research to standardize acute pain management.

Population

Transgender patients undergoing gender-affirming procedures.

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
regional anesthesia
neutral
perioperative pain control
transgender patient
-
can be implemented
#1
multimodal medications
neutral
perioperative pain control
transgender patient
-
can be implemented
#2
non-pharmacologic modalities
neutral
perioperative pain control
transgender patient
-
can be implemented
#3
pharmacologic techniques
neutral
comprehensive pain management
transgender patient
-
are necessary
#4
injections
neutral
comprehensive pain management
transgender patient
-
are necessary
#5
physical therapy
neutral
comprehensive pain management
transgender patient
-
are necessary
#6
acupuncture
neutral
comprehensive pain management
transgender patient
-
are necessary
#7
massage
neutral
comprehensive pain management
transgender patient
-
are necessary
#8
comprehensive preemptive analgesia techniques
decrease
avoid progression to chronic pain
transgender patient
-
should be implemented
#9
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: As we increasingly encounter transgender patients in the perioperative setting, it is important to be cognizant of appropriate medical management of the transgender patient. There is limited literature on the appropriate perioperative techniques to implement for adequate pain control in the transgender patient presenting for gender affirming procedures. METHODS: In this scoping review, the authors identify publications that address perioperative pain control techniques that can be implemented by the anesthesiologist such as regional anesthesia, multimodal medications, or non-pharmacologic modalities. RESULTS: This scoping review included two retrospective reviews, two case reports, and one letter to the editor. There are no prospective, randomized controlled trials on this topic. The limitations of this scoping review include the limited publications that are available to analyze as this is a growing area of medicine. CONCLUSION: There are numerous variables that may play a factor in the pain experience of the transgender patient including biological factors, psychological and social factors. Techniques that are necessary for comprehensive pain management include pharmacologic, injections, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and more. There are limited publications on the comprehensive pain management of the transgender patient; therefore, the authors advocate that as perioperative physicians, anesthesiologists implement comprehensive preemptive analgesia techniques to avoid progression to chronic pain. Clearly more research is necessary to standardize acute pain management techniques in the transgender patient.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansPain ManagementTransgender PersonsPain, PostoperativeMaleFemalePerioperative CareGender-Affirming Surgery
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy50/10
Quality30/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score2.00
Normalized Score0.46
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