Sir Victor Horsley

Sir Victor Horsley was a pioneering British neurosurgeon and scientist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He advanced the understanding of brain and nerve conditions, performing innovative surgeries for brain tumors and epilepsy. Horsley also contributed to anesthesia and was involved in early efforts to improve surgical safety. His work helped establish neurosurgery as a distinct medical specialty, and he made significant impacts on medical research, advocating for scientific approaches to medicine. Remembered as a dedicated and influential figure, Horsley’s innovations laid important groundwork for modern neurosurgical practices.