Edwin J. B. S. Dr. Halsted

Dr. Edwin J. B. S. Halsted was a prominent American surgeon credited with pioneering modern surgical techniques. He developed methods that emphasized meticulous technique, tissue handling, and infection prevention, greatly improving patient outcomes. He is best known for transforming breast cancer surgery into a more effective and less disfiguring procedure, and for advancing the use of rubber gloves in surgery to maintain sterile conditions. His work laid the foundation for many current surgical practices, emphasizing precision, cleanliness, and careful technique to reduce complications and improve recovery.