[Surgical gender reassignment in the elderly].

BACKGROUND

Gender reassignment surgery (GRS) from male to female is increasingly being requested by older female patients.

RESULTS

To the best of our knowledge this study has for the first time investigated the correlation between the age of patients and perioperative and postoperative complications. The presented data show that an age-related limitation for this intervention due to perioperative and postoperative complications is not justified.

CONCLUSION

Health status and capability for self-sufficiency as well as physical and psychological limitations must be individually considered in order to achieve a successful postoperative course and a subjective satisfaction of patients.