Loren S. Schechter

NYU Langone Health, Rush University Medical Center

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About

Dr. Loren S. Schechter is a pioneering surgeon and leading authority in gender-affirming surgery, with a focused expertise in genital reconstruction and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His major contributions center on advancing vaginoplasty outcomes, particularly through evidence-based evaluations of neovaginal lining options—including skin grafts, scrotal flaps, and peritoneum—as demonstrated in his highly cited 2021 work (38 citations). Dr. Schechter has been instrumental in integrating robotic technology into gender-affirming procedures, authoring seminal papers on robotic-assisted revision vaginoplasty using the Davydov technique and a comprehensive scoping review on robotics in genital surgery. His work addresses critical gaps in surgical evidence, systematically comparing techniques to optimize neovaginal dimensions and patient outcomes. Beyond his publications, Dr. Schechter is recognized as a clinical professor and director of a dedicated gender surgery program, where he trains the next generation of surgeons. His research not only refines surgical practice but also establishes foundational standards for safety and efficacy in transgender surgical care, making him an indispensable figure in this rapidly evolving field.