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Stomach Cancer Surgery

Germany · Science / Medicine. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1881Date range
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1881

Theodor Billroth29 January 1881

Vienna · Science / Medicine

Establishes a landmark operation in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery.

Names involved

Theodor Billroth

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