Sophus August Wilhelm Stein

Sophus August Wilhelm Stein was a Danish physician (surgeon) and anatomist, born 29 July 1797, died 14 May 1868.

[1] In 1819 August Stein started studying surgery in University of Copenhagen.

[2] In 1835 August Stein became a professor of anatomy in Danish Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen.

He was respected for being an excellent teacher, lecturer and very professional surgeon, especially in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

He was also well known for his technique of performing caesarean section with minimal risk to both the mother and the fetus.