[Félicien M. Steichen. M.D., F.A.C.S. (1926-2011). Portrait of a surgeon].

Abstract

The personality and the achievements of Professor Dr. Félicien M. Steichen, who was born in Luxembourg (10.13.1926) and died in Brignogan-Plages, France (6.27.2011) are brought into focus. His was a most distinguished career devoted to surgery, research, teaching and writing in Baltimore, Pittsburgh and New York. He will be remembered above all for his contributions to stapling in thoracic and abdominal surgery and to minimally invasive surgery.