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. 2007 Jan;3(1):35-6.
doi: 10.4103/0972-9941.30686.

Kurt Semm: A laparoscopic crusader

K Bhattacharya  1
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Kurt Semm: A laparoscopic crusader

K Bhattacharya. J Minim Access Surg. 2007 Jan.

Abstract

A brief biography of Kurt Semm, the pioneer of laparoscopic appendectomy and inventor of various laparoscopic instruments are done, with special reference to his struggle to establish the foundation of minimally invasive surgery amongst his contemporary surgeons.

Keywords: Laparoscopic appendectomy; pelviscopy; semm hysterectomy.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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