History of Gastroenterology
- 1806 - Phillip Bozzini of Frankfurt, Germany, first used a tin tube outfitted with a candle and mirror to view the bladder.
- 1868 - Adolf Kussmaul, German physician, used a straight metal tube passed over a flexible wire, then used an alcohol/turpentine fueled lamp shone on a reflector and lens to provide light.
- 1881 - Mikulicz-Redecki and Nitze designed a tube with an angled end to allow for examination of the whole stomach. The movable section was accomplished by wires that controlled the different portions of the tube.
- 1932 - Dr. Rudolph Schindler "father of Gastroenterology??? developed a semiflexible gastroscope (gastric = stomach).
- Gabriella Schindler taught, reassured and positioned patients and assisted Dr. Rudholph Schindler with all his procedures. He would not do a procedure if Gabriella was unable to help him.
- American Society of Gastroenterology (ASGE) founded for physicians practicing the specialty of Gastroenterology.
- 1957 - Basil Hirschowtiz, a Michigan gastroenterologist, developed the first fiberscope (glass fibers which carried images) and presented it at the ASGE conference hold at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
- 1960's - Dr. Robert Smith begins the practice of Gastroenterology in Colorado Springs after studying in Japan.
- 1967 - First flexible sigmoidscope introduced by Hirschowitz.
- 1972 - Endoscopic retrograde pancreatograms developed, a procedure which allows visualization of the gallbladder and treatments such as removal of stones and insertion of stents (tubes to allow drainage).
- 1974 - Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associated established for nurses and associates ( nurse aides and LPN's) practicing the specialty of Gastroenterology.
- 1982 - Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) developed. Ultrasound capability attached to a regular endoscope allows for diagnosing tumor to assist in determining type of tumor and best treatment options.
- 1983 - Laser treatment via endoscopes developed.
- 1986 - Certification made available for nurses in the Gastroenterology specialty called CGRN or Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse.
