Theodor Billroth
Theodor Billroth | |
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| Born | Christian Albert Theodor Billroth 26 April 1829 |
| Died | 6 February 1894 (aged 64) |
| Education | University of Greifswald, University of Göttingen, University of Berlin |
| Known for | Being the founding father of modern abdominal surgery First successful gastrectomy for gastric cancer Applying scientific methods to musicality |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Surgeon |
| Institutions | Surgical hospital and clinic, Zurich University of Zurich Allgemeine Krankenhaus University of Vienna |
| Sub-specialties | Abdominal surgery |
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth (26 April 1829 – 6 February 1894) was a one of the most eminent surgeons of the 19th century, with his main contributions in gastrectomy, laryngectomy and anatomical pathology and is generally regarded as the founding father of modern abdominal surgery.
As early as 1874 he discovered the bacteriostatic effects of penicillium , which makes him the primary discoverer of penicillin.
He was a close friend and confidant of Johannes Brahms, a leading patron of the Viennese musical scene, and one of the first to attempt a scientific analysis of musicality.