Can 3D Modeling Enhance Patient Understanding, Education, and Surgical Outcomes in Gender Affirming Peritoneal Vaginoplasty?

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.

Inclusion Criteria: Assigned Male at birth (AMAB) subjects ≥ 18 years old who have been evaluated through the Trans CARE Clinic for gender affirmation at the University of Chicago * Have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria * Seeking Vaginoplasty * Able to provide electronic informed consent in English Exclusion Criteria: * 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.