Dr. Claude Couinaud

Dr. Claude Couinaud was a prominent French surgeon and anatomist known for his contributions to liver anatomy and surgery. He developed a system for understanding the liver's structure, dividing it into distinct functional units called liver sectors. This classification, introduced in the 1950s, enables surgeons to perform complex liver surgeries with better precision by clearly defining areas affected by disease. Couinaud's work has had a lasting impact on liver surgery, transplantation, and understanding liver diseases, making it easier for medical professionals to diagnose and treat conditions related to the liver effectively.