Theodor Billroth

Theodor Billroth
Born
Christian Albert Theodor Billroth

(1829-04-26)26 April 1829
Died6 February 1894(1894-02-06) (aged 64)
EducationUniversity of Greifswald, University of Göttingen, University of Berlin
Known forBeing the founding father of modern abdominal surgery
First successful gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Applying scientific methods to musicality
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon
InstitutionsSurgical hospital and clinic, Zurich
University of Zurich
Allgemeine Krankenhaus
University of Vienna
Sub-specialtiesAbdominal surgery
Theodor Billroth Operating by Adalbert Seligmann

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.