A window into early abdominal surgery for dropsical ovarian disease, with practical, step‑by‑step notes from the operating room.
This volume presents the development of a major surgical approach to ovarian encysted dropsy. It threads together historical commentary, early trials, and the author’s own first‑hand experience with large‑incision operations. The text emphasizes careful technique, patient management, and the practical lessons learned from both successful and less‑successful attempts.
- Learn how surgeons weighed options between minor and major operations and why the large abdominal section became favored in certain cases.
- See the sequence of steps in a real operation, including pedicle handling, ligature use, and wound management.
- Understand the aftercare, from blood loss control to catheterization, diet, and gradual recovery.
- Appreciate the context of 19th‑century surgical innovation and the move toward establishing new, potentially life‑saving procedures.
Ideal for readers of medical history and nineteenth‑century surgical case studies, this book pieces together a pivotal moment in abdominal surgery and the practical realities of bringing a new procedure from theory to practice.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This volume explores the history of ovarian disease surgeries, a pioneering and controversial practice when it was first introduced. Despite initial skepticism, the author defied convention and performed a series of successful ovariectomies, changing the course of medical treatment for women. The book details his groundbreaking surgeries, offering a unique account of how the technique was refined over time. By recounting the challenges and successes of these early operations, the author provides insight into the evolution of modern gynecological practices and the ethical complexities of pushing medical boundaries. It will appeal to medical professionals and anyone interested in the history of medicine and women's health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332243433_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332243433
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332243433
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)