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Christian Albert Theodor Billroth (26 April 1829 – 6 February 1894) was a German surgeon and amateur musician. As a surgeon, he is generally regarded as the founding father of modern abdominal surgery.
Theodor Billroth (born April 26, 1829, Bergen auf Rügen, Prussia [Germany]—died Feb. 6, 1894, Abbazia, Austria-Hungary [now Opatija, Croatia]) was a Viennese surgeon, generally considered to be the founder of modern abdominal surgery. Billroth’s family was of Swedish origin.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The legendary abdominal surgeon — Christian Albert Theodor Billroth — was born April 26, 1829, in Bergen on the island of Rügen, Prussia. His father was a Lutheran minister who died of dysentery when Theodor was 5 years old.
- Robert A. Kyle, David P. Steensma
- 2018
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth war ein deutsch-österreichischer Mediziner. Er wirkte vor allem in Zürich und Wien als Professor der Chirurgie. Theodor Billroth war einer der bedeutendsten Chirurgen des 19. Jahrhunderts, dessen Errungenschaften bis in die heutige Zeit hineinwirken. Er wurde vor allem durch seine Leistungen auf ...
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth is remembered as one of the most innovative medical surgeons and educators of 19th century. He was a leading patron of Viennese musical scene and contributed to both surgical and musical field.
May 5, 2021 · Christian Albert Theodor Billroth was a Viennese surgeon, medical scientist and musician in the late 19th century. He is widely considered the founder of modern abdominal surgery.
This perspective article describes unique aspects of Theodor Billroth's personality and life, which enabled him to succeed and become a leading figure of 19th century medicine. These qualities are discussed with today's developing surgeon in mind.
