Paul Leopold Friedrich was a German surgeon who was born in the town of Roda (today Stadtroda). He practiced medicine in Leipzig (1896), Greifswald (1903), Marburg (1907) and Königsberg (1911). Two of his well-known students were Ferdinand Sauerbruch (1875-1951) and Martin Kirschner (1879-1942). Friedrich was skilled in all aspects of surgery, including pioneer work regarding thoracic surgery. He is remembered for his introduction of aseptic practices into surgery, … Wikipedia
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