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Eugène Koeberlé

French surgeon

Died when: 87 years 190 days (1050 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Eugène Koeberlé

Eugène Koeberlé (4 January 1828, Sélestat - 13 June 1915, Strasbourg) was a French and German surgeon to the Faculté de médecine in Strasbourg, earning his agrégation in 1853.

Koeberlé specialized in abdominal surgery, in particular pioneer work involving ovariotomy and hysterectomy operations.He is also credited for developing a precursor of present-day surgical hemostats During the latter part of his career he devoted his energies to poetry and archaeology.

The Lycée Docteur-Koeberlé in his hometown of Sélestat is named in his honour.


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