Rudolf Nissen (1896-1981): his contributions to surgery and his role in Turkey
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1Department of Medical History and Ethics, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. hanzadeym@yahoo.com
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|July 17, 2009
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.
