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The Leonard W. Edwards
Lecture
 A
1912 graduate af Vanderbilt Medical School, Dr. Leonard W.
Edwards chose a surgical career. He became the first
clinical surgeon engaged in private practice with full
professional rank in the Deepartment of Surgery at
Vanderbilt. A true general Surgeon, Dr. Edwards’ main
interest was gastrointestinal surgery. He posesed keen and
expert judgement and was a master technician. He enjoyed
operating upon patients with complications, and doctors and
their families compromised a sizeable portion of his
practice. His grasp of a surgical problem was phenomenal,
and he was indeed far ahead of his time in his surgical
thinking and his exploits. He inspired both students and
residents, and his surgical rounds were awaited with
enthusiasm.
In January, 1947, Dr. Edwards performed the first truncal
vagotomy and antral resection for duodenal ulcer. Dr.
Edwards’ contributions to the surgical literature on
duodenal ulcer operations popularized the operation of
vagotomy and antrectomy for duodenal ulcer.
After Dr. Edwards’ death in 1969, his family and
friends established the L.W. Edwards Lectureship.
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1970
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Lester R. Dragstedt, M.D. "The Cause and
Surgical Treatment of Gastric Ulcer"
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1971
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Robert M. Zollinger, M. D. "Reflections on
Gastrointestinal Surgery"
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1972
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William P. Longmire, Jr., M.D. "Some
Observations on the Pathophysiology of Biliary
Tract Infec-tions"
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1973
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Claude E. Welch, M.D. "Contoversial Problems
Associated With The Treatment of
Diverticulitis"
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1974
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Edward Woodward, M.D. "The Lower Esophageal
Sphincter and Reflux Peptic Esophagitis"
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1975
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Mark M. Ravitch, M.D. "Observations on the
Healing on the Wounds of the Intestine"
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1976
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Lloyd Nyhus, M.D. "An Indepth view of the Vagus
Nerve"
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1977
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Oliver Beahrs, M.D. "Continent Ileostomy"
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1978
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William H. Remine, Jr., M.D. "Unusual Disorders
of the Duodenum and Periampullary Region"
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1979
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W. Dean Warren, M.D. "The Portaprival Syndrome:
Historical and Clinical Importance"
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1980
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Alexander Walt, M.D. "Pseudocyst of Pancreas in
Light of Current Technology"
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1981
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Isidore Cohn, M.D. "Pancreatic Cancer"
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1982
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George E. Block, M.D. "The Surgeon Treats
Colitis - A Thirty Year Adventure"
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1983
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James Thompson, M.D. "The Clinical Significance
of Gastrointestinal Hormones"
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1984
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Frank G. Moody, M.D. "The Pathophysiologic
Consequences of Vaterian Papillary Dysfunction"
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1985
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Seymore Schwartz, M.D. "Surgical Management of
Hepatic Tumors"
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1986
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Professor L. H. Blumgart "Promethean
Possibilities"
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1987
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Paul H. Jordan, Jr., M.D. "Applications of
Parietal Cell Vagotomy in General Surgery"
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1988
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Robert E. Herrman, M.D. "The Management of
Complicated Biliary Problems"
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1989
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Robert E. Condon, M.D. "Gut Motility: Modern
Views of an Ancient Rhythm"
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1990
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R. Scott Jones, M.D. "Treatment of Hepatobiliary
Tumors"
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1991
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Ronald K. Tompkins, M.D. "Surgical Management of
Benign Biliary Tract Disease"
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1992
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Edward M. Copeland, III, M.D. "Contemporary
Surgical Management of Breast Cancer"
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1993
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Keith A. Kelly. M.D., M.S. "The Surgical
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Motor Disorders"
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1994*
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J. Bradley Aust, M.D., "The Golden Age of
Surgery
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1996
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David B. Skinner, M.D., "Esophageal Surgery
1996"
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1998
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Layton F. Rikkers, M.D., "Management of Variceal
Bleeding: Sclerotherapy, TIPS, Shunt or
Transplant?"
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2000
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Courtney M. Townsend, M.D., " Gut Peptides and
Gut Tumors: From Bench to Bedside"
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*subsequent Edwards Lectures
presented biennially
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