TY - JOUR
T1 - The first neurosurgical service in Texas
T2 - neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (1937–2023)
AU - Valdés, Pablo A.
AU - Husain, Adam
AU - Alonzo, Alejandro
AU - Price, Anthony
AU - Nia, Anna M.
AU - Maynard, Ken
AU - Costa, Matias
AU - Karas, Patrick
AU - Lall, Rishi Rajiv
AU - Briner, Rudy P.
AU - Kan, Peter
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024/10
Y1 - 2024/10
N2 - The authors present a historical analysis of the first neurosurgical service in Texas. Initially established as a subdivision within the Department of Surgery in the early 1900s, this service eventually evolved into the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). The pivotal contributions of individual chiefs of neurosurgery throughout the years are highlighted, emphasizing their roles in shaping the growth of the neurosurgery division. The challenges faced by the neurosurgical division are documented, with particular attention given to the impact of hurricanes on Galveston Island, Texas, which significantly disrupted hospital operations. Additionally, a detailed account of recent clinical and research expansions is presented, along with the future directions envisioned for the Department of Neurosurgery. This work offers a comprehensive historical narrative of the neurosurgical service at UTMB, chronicling its journey of growth and innovation, and underscoring its profound contributions to Galveston’s healthcare services, extending its impact beyond the local community.
AB - The authors present a historical analysis of the first neurosurgical service in Texas. Initially established as a subdivision within the Department of Surgery in the early 1900s, this service eventually evolved into the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). The pivotal contributions of individual chiefs of neurosurgery throughout the years are highlighted, emphasizing their roles in shaping the growth of the neurosurgery division. The challenges faced by the neurosurgical division are documented, with particular attention given to the impact of hurricanes on Galveston Island, Texas, which significantly disrupted hospital operations. Additionally, a detailed account of recent clinical and research expansions is presented, along with the future directions envisioned for the Department of Neurosurgery. This work offers a comprehensive historical narrative of the neurosurgical service at UTMB, chronicling its journey of growth and innovation, and underscoring its profound contributions to Galveston’s healthcare services, extending its impact beyond the local community.
KW - neurosurgery pioneers
KW - neurosurgical history
KW - Texas neurosurgery
KW - University of Texas Medical Branch
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U2 - 10.3171/2024.1.JNS232418
DO - 10.3171/2024.1.JNS232418
M3 - Article
C2 - 38579354
AN - SCOPUS:85205603995
SN - 0022-3085
VL - 141
SP - 1124
EP - 1132
JO - Journal of neurosurgery
JF - Journal of neurosurgery
IS - 4
ER -