title: Rudolf Nissen (1896-1981): his contributions to surgery and his role in Turkey.
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.
authors: Department of Medical History and Ethics, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. hanzadeym@yahoo.com
authors: Hanzade
authors: H
authors: Doğan
authors: Ibrahim
authors: I
authors: Topçu
mesh_terms: D018662:Fundoplication / Q000266:history*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D005858:Germany; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012036:Refugees / Q000266:history; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D014421:Turkey; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history