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People who want genital reconstructions as part of their transition are asked for not one, but two mental-health referrals. Doctors are now questioning whether that requirement is ethical. Not all transgender people want surgery, nor should surgery be held up as the gold standard for someone to completely transition to their gender identity. But for those who do want to go through with procedures to alter their genitalia, they must first jump through hoops that some doctors and advocates have argued recently are unethical. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) has now published seven iterations of its guidelines for doctors who treat transgender people. The guide outlines the steps health professionals should take to ensure that a patient is treated well, and cared for appropriately. The report covers all kinds of things, from hormone treatments to voice and communication therapy, but a recent study singled out one particular recommendation: Right now, WPATH suggests that any individual seeking genital reconstructive surgery should be asked for two mental-health referrals before going through with the procedure. The referrals are both required to list things like the patient's diagnosis, their identifying characteristics, their consent, and a rationale for the surgery. For context, … Continue reading →

San Francisco, California (PRWEB) December 18, 2014 The healthcare sector is witnessing a transition from the conventional surgery to minimally invasive surgery. This transition was initiated with the advent of laparoscopic surgery being accepted globally owing to the ease associated with it for both the clinicians and patients. Minimally invasive surgery is the next step of laparoscopic surgery, and is gaining momentum as a consequence of the better outcomes it provides in terms of post-operative pain. The patients return to functional activity quickly and have fewer complications during and post the surgical intervention. Thus, increasing awareness among the patient population towards less traumatic, minimal incision procedures and preventive healthcare are the major driver attributing the minimally invasive surgery market. Growth of Minimally Invasive Surgery market can also be attributed to technological innovations in the field of Telemedicine and medical robotics. For more information on Minimally Invasive Surgery Market research report, visit http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/minimally-invasive-surgery-market The surgical devices segment is expected to grow at a lucrative rate during the forecast period owing to the extensive use of these devices while performing minimally invasive surgery. The cosmetic surgery segment is expected to capture significant market share in the coming six years as a consequence … Continue reading →