Wilhelm Fabry

German surgeon and medical author

Wilhelm Fabry - German surgeon and medical author
Born

June 25th, 1560
464 years ago

Died

1634
391 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

Contributions to surgery in the early modern period established foundational principles for the field. Focused on surgical techniques and the treatment of wounds, authored significant medical texts that outlined procedures and provided insights into anatomy. Developed strategies for managing injuries and adopted a systematic approach to surgery. The influence of work persisted in the medical curriculum and practice in subsequent centuries.

Wrote 'Surgical Practices' detailing surgical methods

Pioneered techniques in wound treatment

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