Georges Burou
French gynecologist (1910–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Georges Burou (6 September 1910 – 17 December 1987) was a French gynecologist who managed a clinic[1] in Casablanca, Morocco, and is widely credited with innovating modern sex reassignment surgery for trans women.[2][3]
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Georges Burou | |
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Born | (1910-09-06)6 September 1910 Tarbes, France |
Died | 17 December 1987(1987-12-17) (aged 77) Mohammedia, Morocco |
Alma mater | Algiers University of Medicine |
Occupation | Surgeon |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Free French Army |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Notable patients include Coccinelle, April Ashley and Jan Morris.[4]
Surgeons, including Stanley Biber, have credited Burou's methods as the basis for their techniques.[5]