A System of Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Bell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331070928 ISBN 13: 9780331070927

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A classic reference on the art and science of surgery, from diagnosis to treatment.

This practical, early-works collection gathers foundational discussions on inflammation, wound care, and common surgical conditions, offering readers a window into historical medical practice and its methods.

This edition presents a broad, process-driven approach to the discipline. It blends descriptions of symptoms and causes with step-by-step guidance on procedures, while emphasizing caution, observation, and the role of regimen in healing.

• Foundational concepts about inflammation, its outcomes, and how to approach treatment
• Detailed discussions of surgical topics from ulcers and wounds to amputations and obstetric matters
• Practical notes on instruments, techniques, and post-procedure care
• Context for how historical surgeons framed diagnosis, management, and patient well-being

Ideal for readers of medical history, students of classic surgical texts, and anyone curious about how early modern surgery was practiced.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331070928
• ISBN 13: 9780331070927
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640