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Study Finds Low Regret, High Satisfaction in Teen Chest Surgery

8/30/2026

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Researchers report adolescents undergoing gender-affirming chest surgery show low regret and high satisfaction.
The study surveyed 183 eligible patients, with 77 completing questionnaires, including 42 adolescents.
Median regret score was zero and median satisfaction score was five for both adolescents and young adults.
Higher family support linked to greater satisfaction, while five participants noted aesthetic concerns but no gender-related regret.
Thirteen patients changed gender identity after surgery, yet their regret and satisfaction scores matched the overall cohort.

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Story summary

Researchers report adolescents undergoing gender-affirming chest surgery show low regret and high satisfaction.
The study surveyed 183 eligible patients, with 77 completing questionnaires, including 42 adolescents.
Median regret score was zero and median satisfaction score was five for both adolescents and young adults.
Higher family support linked to greater satisfaction, while five participants noted aesthetic concerns but no gender-related regret.
Thirteen patients changed gender identity after surgery, yet their regret and satisfaction scores matched the overall cohort.