Theodor Billroth | |
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| Born | Christian Albert Theodor Billroth 26 April 1829 |
| Died | 6 February 1894 (aged 64) |
| Education | University of Greifswald, University of Göttingen, University of Berlin |
| Known for | Being the founding father of modern abdominal surgery First successful gastrectomy for gastric cancer Applying scientific methods to musicality |
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| Profession | Surgeon |
| Institutions | Surgical hospital and clinic, Zurich University of Zurich Allgemeine Krankenhaus University of Vienna |
| Sub-specialties | Abdominal surgery |
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth (26 April 1829 – 6 February 1894) was a German surgeon and amateur musician.
As a surgeon, he is generally regarded as the founding father of modern abdominal surgery. As a musician, he was a close friend and confidant of Johannes Brahms, a leading patron of the Viennese musical scene, and one of the first to attempt a scientific analysis of musicality.