title: The origin and evolution of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery.
abstract: Neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh began more than 60 years ago with the arrival of Stuart Niles Rowe. During the years, the department has been led by four men, each of whom guided the department into the future in his unique way. These men and many other dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff members have contributed to this organization and created an environment where neurosurgery flourishes. This article describes the development of neurosurgery within the "Steel City" and outlines the origin and growth of the Department of Neurological Surgery at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania 15213-2582, USA.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Subach
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Lunsford
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Jannetta
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D049673:History, 20th Century; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010414:Pennsylvania