Operative Surgery Illustrated: Containing More Than Nineteen Hundred Engravings, Including Two Hundred Original and Fifty Colored Drawings, With Explanatory Text (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Upton Piper

9780331135152: Operative Surgery Illustrated: Containing More Than Nineteen Hundred Engravings, Including Two Hundred Original and Fifty Colored Drawings, With Explanatory Text (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331135159 ISBN 13: 9780331135152

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unveiling the complexities of surgical interventions, this book presents a comprehensive examination of anesthesia, surgical techniques, and advancements from the early 19th century. The author meticulously guides readers through the profound discoveries that transformed surgical practices, including the advent of anesthesia, asepsis, antibiotics, and modern imaging techniques. This book provides a unique blend of historical accounts, detailed descriptions of surgical procedures, and insightful discussions on the ethical complexities surrounding surgical interventions. By delving into the scientific breakthroughs and debates that shaped the field, this book sheds light on the remarkable progress made in surgery, highlighting its evolution from a hazardous practice to a refined and life-saving discipline.

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