[Federico Rubio y Gali, "Prince of Surgery", and the Urology in Seville in the 19th century].
The present work describes the figure of Dr. Federico Rubio y Gali, pioneer and promoter of Spanish Medicine during the 19th century, as well as the repercussion of his scientific talent in the development of modern urology. It is also mentioned the creation of the Free School of Medicine and Surgery of Seville, as concretion of his educational vocation and contribution to the teaching of urological knowledge.
Unidad de Urología, Hospital de Alta Resolución de Utrera, Sevilla, España. juanmapoyato@hotmail.com
Juan Manuel
JM
Poyato Galán
María del Mar
Mdel M
García Millán
María Felisa
MF
Alvarez Rey
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