James Henderson Nicoll
James Henderson Nicoll | |
|---|---|
James Nicoll | |
| Born | 30 September 1863 |
| Died | 15 August 1921 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Known for | "Father of day surgery" |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgery |
| Institutions | Western Infirmary, Anderson's University |
James Henderson Nicoll FRCS(G), JP (30 September 1863 – 15 August 1921) was a Scottish paediatric surgeon and professor of surgery at Anderson's University. He was a pioneer of pediatrics, particularly regarding the care of children both in the hospital and after discharge. Nicoll was most notable for developing a surgical cure for pyloric stenosis and outpatient care of children with spina bifida, and was known as the "father of day surgery".