Eduard Zeis

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Eduard Zeis Grab Dresden

Eduard Zeis
Born	October 1, 1807 Dresden, Germany
Died	June 24, 1868 Marburg, Germany
Nationality	German
Occupation	Surgeon, Ophthalmologist
Known for	Coining the term "plastic surgery"

Eduard Zeis (October 1, 1807 – June 24, 1868) was a German surgeon and ophthalmologist. He is best known for coining the term "plastic surgery".

Early Life and Education

Eduard Zeis was born in Dresden, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Leipzig and the University of Göttingen, where he developed an interest in surgery and ophthalmology.

Career

Zeis began his medical career as a surgeon and ophthalmologist. He worked in various hospitals and clinics, where he gained a reputation for his skill and innovation in surgical techniques. In 1838, he published a book titled Handbuch der plastischen Chirurgie (Handbook of Plastic Surgery), which is considered one of the first comprehensive texts on the subject. It was in this book that Zeis first used the term "plastic surgery" to describe the surgical specialty focused on the repair and reconstruction of deformities and defects.

Contributions to Medicine

Eduard Zeis made significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery. His work laid the foundation for modern techniques and practices in the specialty. He was also involved in the development of new surgical instruments and methods, which improved the outcomes of surgical procedures.

Later Life and Death

Zeis continued to practice and teach surgery until his death on June 24, 1868, in Marburg, Germany. His legacy lives on through his contributions to the field of plastic surgery and his influence on future generations of surgeons.

Related Pages

• Plastic surgery
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• University of Leipzig
• University of Göttingen