title: New York City at the dawn of neurological surgery.
abstract: Although there are many cities that can claim to have been the incubator of modern neurological surgery, the rise of this surgical subspecialty in New York City in the late 19th and early 20th century mirrors what was occurring around the world. The first confirmed brain tumor operation in the US was performed there in 1887. The author describes the role of several pioneers in the development of neurological surgery. Charles Elsberg was the first dedicated neurological surgeon in New York City and was instrumental in the development of the Neurological Institute and the careers of several other notable neurosurgeons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Solomon
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D009519:New York City
keywords: Byron Stookey; Charles Elsberg; Leo Davidoff; New York; Tracy Putnam; Wilder Penfield; brain tumor; history