Theodor Billroth
Theodor Billroth was a prominent German-Austrian surgeon born in 1829 on the island of Rügen. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern surgery and made significant contributions to the field, particularly in gastrointestinal surgery. Billroth introduced many innovative surgical techniques, including the development of the first successful operations for stomach cancer. He served as the chief surgeon at the II. Surgical University Clinic in Vienna, where he trained many notable surgeons and influenced the practice of surgery in Europe. His correspondence with contemporaries, such as Wilhelm His, highlights his connections within the medical community during the 19th century.
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Theodor Billroth was a prominent surgeon who wrote a letter from Zurich expressing his happiness about moving to Vienna.
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