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GuidelineBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2026

Glottoplasty for vocal feminization in transgender women: position paper of the Brazilian Academy of Laryngology and Voice (ABLV).

Mateus Morais Aires, André Alencar Araripe Nunes, Érica Cristina Campos E Santos … Marcos André de Sarvat
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Glottoplasty for vocal feminization in transgender women: position paper of the Brazilian Academy of Laryngology and Voice (ABLV).

Mateus Morais Aires et al. · Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2026
Purpose

To establish consensus-based recommendations for the indication, surgical technique, and perioperative care in glottoplasty for transgender women seeking vocal feminization.

Methods

Ten otolaryngologists from distinct Brazilian academic institutions, all experienced in transgender voice surgery, contributed to this position paper.

More results

Glottoplasty is indicated for transgender women experiencing vocal gender incongruence, regardless of their baseline fundamental frequency.

Perioperative management includes voice rest, individualized medication protocols, and post-operative voice therapy.

More results

Most recommendations are based on level IV and V evidence, reflecting the current paucity of prospective studies.

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