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# C. Walton Lillehei

(1918–1999)   Surgeon

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C. Walton Lillehei was a surgeon.

## Quick Facts About C. Walton Lillehei

Born October 23, 1918

Died July 5, 1999

Profession Surgeon

## About C. Walton Lillehei

American cardiologist (1918–1999)... \| Clarence Walton Lillehei, was an American surgeon who pioneered open-heart surgery, as well as numerous techniques, equipment and prostheses for cardiothoracic surgery.

##  Quotes by C. Walton Lillehei

> [What mankind can dream research and technology can achieve](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/c-walton-lillehei/what-mankind-can-dream-research-and-technology-can-achieve/)

C. Walton Lillehei

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c69/c-walton-lillehei-79452_achieve_what-mankind-can-dream-research-and-tech_2533053.png)

> [The Wright brothers' first flight was shorter than a Boeing 747's wing span. We've just begun with heart transplants.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/c-walton-lillehei/the-wright-brothers-first-flight-was-shorter-than-a-boeing-747-s-wing/)

C. Walton Lillehei

[Boeing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/boeing/)

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> [I would like to think that Ive left the world of cardiovascular surgery better than when I found it. That would be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/c-walton-lillehei/i-would-like-to-think-that-ive-left-the-world-of-cardiovascular/)

C. Walton Lillehei

[Cardiovascular](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cardiovascular/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/756/c-walton-lillehei-79452_cardiovascular_i-would-like-to-think-that-ive-left-the_3086062.png)

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