title: [Genital surgery for transgender people].
abstract: Genital surgery is performed at the final stage of the gender reassignment process and is in Finland by statutory regulation of 2003 concentrated to be carried out by the HUCH multiprofessional team. Statutory recommendations from the psychiatry units at both HUCH and Tays Central Hospital are required for this. Sex reassignment surgery will be undertaken on the basis of a steadfast wish of an adult patient on the condition that he/she understands the risks associated with surgery and is mentally and physically fit for the operation.
authors.forename: Maija
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kolehmainen
authors.forename: Sinikka
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suominen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005387:Finland; D005835:Genitalia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D057830:Gender-Affirming Surgery; D063106:Transgender Persons