A History of the High Operation for the Stone: By Incision Above the Pubis; With Observations on the Advantages Attending It; And an Account of the ... Periods to the Present Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. C. Carpue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332263909 ISBN 13: 9781332263905

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore a pivotal chapter in medical history and the high operation for bladder stones.

This edition presents a detailed account of lithotomy methods from early times to more recent practice, with observations on advantages and the evolution of surgical technique. Drawing on historical cases and contemporary commentary, it offers a clear view of how surgeons approached this challenging procedure and why it mattered.

This book combines practical notes, patient narratives, and commentary on instruments and methods. You’ll see how early ideas shaped later practice and gain a sense of the risks, innovations, and debates that surrounded stone surgery in its formative years.

• Historical overview of lithotomy techniques and their development
• Descriptions of surgical tools, incisions, and procedural steps
• Summaries of case outcomes and expert observations from the era
• Illustrated plate explanations that illuminate anatomy and approach

Ideal for readers of medical history, surgical archives, and anyone curious about how complex procedures evolved before modern techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332263909
• ISBN 13: 9781332263905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 215