Non-binary surgery refers to surgical procedures that are performed on individuals who identify as non-binary, gender expansive, gender diverse, gender fluid, bigenital, salmacian, aphrodisian, xenogender, gender non-conforming, or any other gender identity that is not exclusively male or female. These individuals may have different surgical goals from the traditional male and female archetypes, and the surgical options are highly personalized to meet their specific needs.
Non-binary surgery can include chest surgery, genital nullification, metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, penectomy, vulvoplasty, minimal depth vaginoplasty, and phallus-preserving vaginoplasty. Chest surgery for non-binary patients comprises a considerable proportion of transgender surgery practice, and the most commonly performed procedure is the double incision technique with nipple grafts.
It is important to note that non-binary surgery is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and the surgical outcomes are highly individualized. The surgical techniques used by surgeons who provide affirming care should be familiar with the unique characteristics and treatment options for this population.
