Tribute to Theodor Kocher: Far Beyond an Anatomical Reference
Arq. bras. neurocir; 39 (3), 2020
We know Kocher’s name as an anatomical reference in neurosurgery. In fact, Theodor
Kocher was a Swiss general surgeon, and his contributions were such that Kocher was
honored in 1909 with the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology, and he was the first
surgeon to receive this honor. Kocher participated...