William Stewart Halsted, born on 23 September 1852, and passing away on 07 September 1922, was a pioneering American surgeon who revolutionized the field of surgery with his innovative techniques and contributions to medical education. As one of the founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital, he introduced the use of aseptic techniques to reduce infections during surgery and developed the Halsted mastectomy for breast cancer treatment. His work in anesthesia and the creation of the surgical residency system left a lasting legacy in modern surgical practices.
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