Stanley J. Dudrick

Stanley J. Dudrick is a pioneering surgeon and medical researcher known for developing early total parenteral nutrition (TPN), a method of feeding patients directly into their bloodstream. This innovation allows individuals who cannot eat normally—due to surgery, illness, or injury—to receive essential nutrients safely. His work has significantly improved outcomes for critically ill patients and transformed how healthcare manages complex nutritional needs. Dudrick's contributions have had a lasting impact on medicine, saving countless lives and advancing surgical and nutritional care.