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William Halsted
Surgery · Surgery
Baltimore, United States
200 Total Impact
Overview
William Halsted is a surgery specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Based in Baltimore.
For Patients
- Pioneered 2 medical techniques including Surgical residency system and Rubber surgical gloves
- Based at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, United States
Biography
William Halsted was an American surgeon who established the first formal surgical residency program, pioneered radical mastectomy for breast cancer, and introduced the use of rubber surgical gloves.
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Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of William Halsted
1889
Established surgical residency system
Created the model for surgical training still used worldwide
1890
Introduced rubber surgical gloves
Asked Goodyear to produce rubber gloves for operating room use
1894
Radical mastectomy
Developed the Halsted radical mastectomy for breast cancer