Professor Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil (1925–2025): The pioneer and architect of modern neurosurgery
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Through his work on microsurgical tools and techniques, Professor Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil revolutionized neurosurgery by making it a safer and more successful area of brain surgery. Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil, a Turkish-born neurosurgeon, died in Switzerland in 2025 after being born in 1925. The medical world recognized him as the “Father of Modern Neurosurgery” because he devoted his life to precision, education, and the upbringing of future surgeons. This article examines his life history, scientific discoveries, academic achievements, and his lasting impact on neurosurgery practices around the world.
Source: World Neurosurgery X
Authors: Cumhur Kaan Yaltırık, Murat Şakir Ekşi
Institutions: Maltepe University, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Language: English
Topic: History of Medical Practice
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,387
OpenAlex ID: W4413137065