Raised toilet seat with removable handrails

A toilet seat system, comprising:

• a raised toilet seat having a set of cavities formed therein, each cavity in the set of cavities having a side-facing opening configured to receive one or more of an insert and a plug in a respective direction having a horizontal component;
• a first handrail comprising a first rail, a first insert, and a second insert, the first insert being releasably secured within a first cavity of the set of cavities, the second insert being releasably secured within a second cavity of the set of cavities;
• a second handrail comprising a second rail, a third insert, and a fourth insert, the third insert being releasably secured within a third cavity of the set of cavities, the fourth insert being releasably secured within a fourth cavity of the set of cavities;
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• a hinge assembly comprising a quick-detachment mechanism that is configured to releasably secure the toilet seat system to a toilet bowl.