Richard H. Lawler
Richard H. Lawler
Richard H. Lawler (pronunciation: RICH-erd H. LAW-ler) was an American surgeon known for performing the first successful kidney transplant in 1950.
Etymology
The name Richard is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "ric" meaning "ruler, leader" and "hard" meaning "hardy, brave". The surname Lawler is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Leathlobhair", which means "half-leper".
Biography
Richard H. Lawler was born in the United States. He graduated from the University of Chicago and later specialized in surgery. He is most known for performing the first successful kidney transplant on June 17, 1950, at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The patient was a 44-year-old woman with polycystic kidney disease. The operation lasted nearly five hours and the patient lived for another five years after the surgery.
Related Terms
- Transplantation: The process of transferring an organ or tissue from one individual to another.
- Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- Polycystic kidney disease: A genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys.
- University of Chicago: A private research university in Chicago, Illinois.
- Little Company of Mary Hospital: A hospital located in Evergreen Park, Illinois.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Richard H. Lawler
- Wikipedia's article - Richard H. Lawler
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