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A review by leemac027
Under the Knife: A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations by Arnold van de Laar
4.0
This is a fascinating book that looks at the development of surgery across the centuries. Each chapter is devoted to a specific type of procedure and how it was originally conducted, through to modern developments that include hygiene procedures and of course technology.
The accounts of surgeons looking after King Louis XIV, Lee Harvey Oswald, Bob Marley and even an electric eel are fascinating. It is incredible to read about how surgeons in the 16th and 17th centuries conducted procedures without any anesthetic - just hold down the patient!
The author, Arnold van de Laar is a surgeon in Amsterdam, so is an authoritative voice who provides excellent insights. A really good historical read.
The accounts of surgeons looking after King Louis XIV, Lee Harvey Oswald, Bob Marley and even an electric eel are fascinating. It is incredible to read about how surgeons in the 16th and 17th centuries conducted procedures without any anesthetic - just hold down the patient!
The author, Arnold van de Laar is a surgeon in Amsterdam, so is an authoritative voice who provides excellent insights. A really good historical read.