Wilhelm Fabry
German surgeon and medical author
Born
June 25th, 1560
465 years ago
Died
1634
391 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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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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