Remember: Ambroise Paré (1510-1590) - message for young surgeons

Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2018;59(2):637-640.

Abstract

Ambroise Paré was a renowned French barber-surgeon, considered by many to be "the father of surgery". Originating from a family of barber-surgeons, he unraveled the secrets surgery at an early age, and he masters it by participating in the many military actions of the French Army of those times. As recognition of his merits, the kings of France proclaimed him their chief barber-surgeon and even president of the Royal College of French Surgeons. He was a doctor endowed with many qualities and contributed to the development of many medical specialties. Ambroise Paré has brought many contributions and innovations to the development of medicine. Worldwide, his name is closely related to the use of surgical hemostasis. As a true Professor, he offered his entire medical experience through the publication of 25 manuscripts that address various medical specialties. Perseverant and perfectionist by nature, Ambroise Paré represents a true role model for generations of surgeons to come.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Portrait
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • France
  • History, 16th Century
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Surgeons*

Personal name as subject

  • Ambroise Pare