Lars Leksell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1907 |
| Died | 12 January 1986 (aged 78) |
| Education | Karolinska Institute |
| Years active | 1935–1974 |
| Known for | Invention of Radiosurgery. |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Surgeon, Physician |
| Institutions | University of Lund |
| Sub-specialties | Neurosurgery, Neurophysiology |
Lars Leksell (24 November 1907 – 12 January 1986) was a Swedish physician and Professor of Neurosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the inventor of radiosurgery.