A System of Operative Surgery, Founded on the Basis of Anatomy: Volume 1

Charles Bell

ISBN 10: 0371602009 / ISBN 13: 9780371602003

Published by HardPress Ltd, 1813

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A System of Operative Surgery, Founded on the Basis of Anatomy: Volume 1
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 1813
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371602009
• ISBN 13: 9780371602003
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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A System Of Operative Surgery, Founded On The Basis Of Anatomy by Charles Bell presents a practical, anatomy-grounded manual intended for students and practitioners. Bell explains his aim to assist the novice in preparing for decisive, self-directed operation by offering a concise, structured guide that complements broader anatomical study and hospital practice. The first volume covers a wide range of topics organized into sections on the extraction of foreign bodies from natural passages (pharynx, esophagus, larynx, ear, nose, urethra), operations arising from obstruction (catheterization, lithotomy, fistula, urethral stricture), and the correction of natural defects (phymosis, harelip, imperforate anus). It also addresses wounds of the head, trepanation, hernia (inguinal, femoral, umbilical), hydrocele, aneurysm, and vascular procedures. Emphasis is placed on precise anatomy, instrumentation, sequential technique, and the surgeon’s mental preparation for operations, reflecting Bell’s conviction that surgical knowledge grows through practice, observation, and disciplined study. Original publication year: 1814.