Abstract

A brief biography of Kurt Semm, the pioneer of laparoscopic appendectomy and inventor of various laparoscopic instruments are done, with special reference to his struggle to establish the foundation of minimally invasive surgery amongst his contemporary surgeons.

Details

Title
Kurt Semm: A laparoscopic crusader
Author
Bhattacharya, K
Pages
35-36
Publication year
2007
Publication date
Jan-Mar 2007
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09729941
e-ISSN
19983921
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
195842822
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications Jan-Mar 2007