And the Rest Is History...: The First Successful Ovariotomy - Softcover

Shamley, Kirk

 
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Synopsis

Commonplace today, abdominal surgery in its infancy was once little more than a death sentence. Medical textbooks credit a humble country surgeon with the first successful operation of its kind. With limited context and few details, the legend merely whets our appetite for more. What’s the rest of the story?

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About the Author

Kirk Shamley is a retired obstetrician/gynecologist ensconced on the windswept plains of Wyoming. Contrary to a rumor originated by his mentor, his surgical apparel never included cowboy boots, chaps, or spurs.

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