title: [Friedrich Rumpf and his contributions to modern gynecologic surgery].
abstract: The German gynecologist Friedrich Rumpf from Berlin performed the first radical hysterectomy in Europe. This pioneering achievement is even more remarkable as Rumpf was working in private practice without the support of one of the major Berlin university hospitals. Very few biographical data can be found. Fortunately, his views of gynecologic surgery are expressed in his publications. This aim of this article is to remind us of Rumpf's reflections on surgical technique which are still relevant today and to contribute to Rumpf's memory.
authors.affiliation: Frauenklinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lellé
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lohff
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: von Fleischbein-Brinkschulte
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000266:history*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Friedrich Rumpf und seine Beiträge zur modernen gynäkologischen Chirurgie.