Berish Strauch
Berish Strauch · Science & Medicine
A pioneer of microsurgery who performed one of the earliest toe-to-thumb transplants and invented the first inflatable penile prosthesis and the Strauch Clamp.
1933, New York City, USA — 2021
New York City, USA
Berish Strauch is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — A pioneer of microsurgery who performed one of the earliest toe-to-thumb transplants and invented the first inflatable penile prosthesis and the Strauch Clamp.
Berish Strauch was an American Jewish surgeon, born in the South Bronx to immigrant parents, celebrated as a pioneer of microsurgery. He performed one of the earliest toe-to-thumb transplants and invented the first inflatable penile prosthesis and the Strauch Clamp. As a mentor he trained a generation of leading plastic surgeons, including Alan Matarasso.
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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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A pioneer of microsurgery who performed one of the earliest toe-to-thumb transplants and invented the first inflatable penile prosthesis and the Strauch Clamp.
Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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