Google Doodle celebrates birth anniversary of Russian doctor Vera Gedroits
The Hindu
She was known for her innovations in battlefield medicine
Google Doodle today celebrates the 151st birth anniversary of Russian surgeon, poet, and author Dr. Vera Gedroits. She was the first female military surgeon in Russia and one of the first female professors of surgery. She was also the first woman physician for the Russian royal family. She was known for her innovations in the field of battlefield medicine. She adopted the method of laparotomy (surgical cut into the abdominal cavity) for treating penetrating wounds. She has authored several papers on nutrition, surgical treatments, and a book on her experiences as an industrial doctor. In 1912, she was awarded a doctorate of medicine by the University of Moscow, for her work in hernia repair. In 1914, she published another book titled Surgical Discourses for Nurses and Doctors.
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