Hümér Hültl

Hümér Hültl
Hümér Hültl
Native name	Hültl Hümér
Born	July 14, 1868; Felsőbánya
Died	January 18, 1940 (aged 71); Budapest
Resting place	Kerepesi Cemetery, Budapest
Education	Eötvös Loránd University

Hümér Hültl was a Hungarian surgeon, noted for his work with surgical staples.

Life

Hümér Hültl was born on July 14, 1868 in Felsőbánya. He is buried in Kerepesi Cemetery in Budapest.

Legacy

Hültl is known for his work with surgical staples. In 1908, he pioneered the technique in gastrointestinal surgery, using a stapler designed by Victor Fischer.[1] Aladár von Petz innovated further upon Hültl and Fischer's stapler,[2] and the technique is in wide use today.

References

Vitone, Elaine. "Fasten-ating" (PDF). University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
Zeebregts, C. J.; Heijmen, R. H.; van den Dungen, J. J.; van Schilfgaarde, R. (2003-02-19). "Non-suture methods of vascular anastomosis". British Journal of Surgery. 90 (3): 261–271. doi:10.1002/bjs.4063. ISSN 0007-1323.

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[1] Vitone, Elaine. "Fasten-ating" (PDF). University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2019-04-24.

[2] Zeebregts, C. J.; Heijmen, R. H.; van den Dungen, J. J.; van Schilfgaarde, R. (2003-02-19). "Non-suture methods of vascular anastomosis". British Journal of Surgery. 90 (3): 261–271. doi:10.1002/bjs.4063. ISSN 0007-1323.