This historical retrospective explores the history of the gastric pyloroplasty through the lives of the 4 surgeons whose eponymous procedures have defined the operative management of pyloric strictures: Heineke, Mikulicz, Jaboulay, and Finney. Today's gastrointestinal surgeons employ a combination of techniques that highlight the rich and colorful history of their field.

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