Billroth Gastric Surgery
The operation becomes a landmark in abdominal surgery.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Theodor Billroth Biography and Timeline
Follow Theodor Billroth through 4 dated historical records for Germany.
Theodor Billroth, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1881–1881Years on this page
1881
First Successful Gastrectomy
Performs the first successful partial gastrectomy for stomach cancer.
First Successful Gastrectomy
Performs the first successful removal of part of a cancerous stomach.
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Establishes a landmark operation in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery.
Records, sources and methodology
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