Georges Burou

Georges Burou

Name	Georges Burou
Birth name
Birth date	1910
Birth place	Bordeaux, France
Death date	1987
Death place	Casablanca, Morocco
Alma mater
Occupation	Surgeon
Years active
Organization
Known for	Pioneering sex reassignment surgery
Notable works
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Georges Burou (1910–1987) was a French surgeon renowned for his pioneering work in the field of sex reassignment surgery. He is best known for developing innovative surgical techniques that significantly advanced the practice of gender confirmation surgery for transgender individuals.

Early Life and Education

Georges Burou was born in 1910 in Bordeaux, France. He pursued a career in medicine, specializing in surgery. Details about his early education and training are sparse, but it is known that he eventually moved to Casablanca, Morocco, where he established his practice.

Career and Contributions

In the 1950s, Burou opened a private clinic in Casablanca, known as the Clinique du Parc. It was here that he began performing surgeries that would transform the lives of many transgender individuals. At a time when transgender rights and medical procedures were not widely recognized or understood, Burou's work was groundbreaking.

Development of Surgical Techniques

Burou is credited with developing the technique of penile inversion vaginoplasty, a method that became the standard for male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. This technique involves inverting the penile skin to create a neovagina, which provides both functional and aesthetic results. Burou's method was less invasive and had fewer complications compared to previous techniques, making it a preferred choice for many surgeons and patients.

Impact and Legacy

Burou's work had a profound impact on the field of transgender medicine. His techniques were adopted and refined by surgeons worldwide, and his clinic became a destination for transgender individuals seeking surgery. Despite the lack of formal publications, his methods were disseminated through the accounts of patients and other surgeons who visited his clinic.

Personal Life

Little is known about Burou's personal life, as he maintained a low profile and focused primarily on his medical practice. He passed away in 1987 in Casablanca, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and compassion in the field of transgender healthcare.

Also see

• Sex reassignment surgery
• Transgender health care
• History of transgender people in the United States
• Christine Jorgensen