RT Journal
A1 Braasch JW
T1 CAttell and surgical technique
JF Archives of Surgery
JO Archives of Surgery
YR 1999
FD May 1
VO 134
IS 5
SP 577
OP 577
DO 10.1001/archsurg.134.5.577
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.134.5.577
AB 
RICHARD Bartley Cattell (Figure 1), surgeon-in-chief (1935-1960) of the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Mass, was arguably the finest technical surgeon of his day. He made complicated surgical procedures look easy, with a precise, unhurried style that made the clock seem motionless. This proficiency was maintained despite an illness in later years that made the use of his left hand difficult. Opinions concerning his greatness were supported by his excellent operative results and outstanding worldwide reputation in an era when surgical technique was of major importance.