What does the cryptic crossword clue "A surgical pioneer is a star (1-6)" mean?

The definition is "star". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + LISTER (synonym=""surgical pioneer"") = ALISTER; definition: "star" The answer is ALISTER.

A surgical pioneer is a star (1-6)

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