| History of the International Society of Surgery/Société International de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC). I. Short story of Theodor Kocher's life and relationship to the International Society of Surgery. | |
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PMID: 10594195 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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With the aim of promoting progress in surgery through the friendly exchange of views and experience, the International Society of Surgery was founded in Brussels in 1902, thereby helping to overcome the narrow boundaries of that time's nationalism. At its first congress, the International Society of Surgery (ISS), otherwise known by its French name, Société Internationale de Chirurgie (SIC), already numbered 638 members, among them the most important surgeons from all over the world. Theodor Kocher (1841-1917) was the president of the first congress, held in Brussels in 1905, and was also responsible for the choice of topics. His presidential address clearly reflected the high aims the Society set for itself. Kocher's personal and professional authority, his surgical skill, which he liked so much to communicate to his colleagues, and his international thinking shaped the young Society. He remained on the international committee of the ISS until his death. Renowned surgeons from all over the globe traveled to Bern to see Kocher at work, among whom were many distinguished leaders of U.S. surgery. Thus Kocher's contribution had a great impact on the developing surgery, in particular in the United States. A short curriculum outlines the personality of this outstanding surgeon. |
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Authors:
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D Liebermann-Meffert |
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World journal of surgery Volume: 24 ISSN: 0364-2313 ISO Abbreviation: World J Surg Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-11 Completed Date: 2000-01-11 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704052 Medline TA: World J Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2-9 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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University Hospital, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität, Ismaningerstrasse 22, D-81675 München, Germany International Society of Surgery, SIC, PO Box 1527, CH-4133 Pratteln, Switzerland. |
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General Surgery
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history* History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Societies, Medical / history* Switzerland |
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Personal Name Subject:
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T Kocher |
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