William Stewart Halsted, Surgeon

By W.G. MacCallum

Book Overview

William Stewart Halsted, Surgeon is a biography written by W. G. MacCallum about the life and work of William Stewart Halsted, a renowned American surgeon. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Halsted's life, from his early years and education to his groundbreaking contributions to the field of surgery. The author delves into Halsted's personal and professional life, exploring his relationships with colleagues and family members, as well as his struggles with addiction and mental health. MacCallum also discusses Halsted's significant contributions to surgical techniques, including the development of the radical mastectomy and his work on anesthesia, asepsis, and surgical instruments. The book offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential surgeons in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and surgery.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: 1163137502
• ISBN13: 9781163137505
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"