Rudolf Nissen (1896-1981): his contributions to surgery and his role in Turkey

Hanzade Doğan; Ibrahim Topçu

Rudolf Nissen (1896-1981): his contributions to surgery and his role in Turkey

Isr Med Assoc J. 2009 Apr;11(4):255-8.

Authors

Hanzade Doğan¹, Ibrahim Topçu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medical History and Ethics, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. hanzadeym@yahoo.com

PMID: 19603604

Abstract

Eminent surgeon Rudolf Nissen performed innovative studies in surgery during his time in Turkey, to which he fled from Germany before the Second World War. This paper discusses Nissen's invaluable contribution not only to Istanbul University's surgical department but also to the universal field of surgery.

Publication types

Biography
Historical Article
Portrait

MeSH terms

Fundoplication / history*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / history
Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery
General Surgery / history*
Germany
History, 20th Century
Humans
Refugees / history
Stomach Ulcer / history
Stomach Ulcer / surgery
Turkey
Universities / history

Personal name as subject

Rudolf Nissen