Surgery, Past, Present, And Future: And Excessive Mortality After Surgical Operations, Two Addresses (1877)

By Spencer Wells and Thomas Spencer Wells

Book Overview

Surgery, Past, Present, and Future: And Excessive Mortality After Surgical Operations, Two Addresses (1877) is a book written by T. Spencer Wells. The book is a collection of two addresses given by the author, one on the history and development of surgery and the other on the issue of excessive mortality rates after surgical operations. The first address explores the evolution of surgery from ancient times to the present day. The author discusses the contributions made by notable surgeons throughout history and the advancements in surgical techniques and tools. The second address focuses on the issue of high mortality rates after surgical operations and the reasons behind it. The author provides insights into the causes of postoperative deaths and suggests ways to reduce them.Overall, Surgery, Past, Present, and Future: And Excessive Mortality After Surgical Operations, Two Addresses (1877) provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state of surgery, as well as an analysis of the challenges faced by surgeons in reducing mortality rates after surgical operations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of surgery and its development over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116692100X
• ISBN13: 9781166921002
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"