surgery

"From a . . . surgeon and historian with five decades of experience comes a . . . history of surgery's development--spanning the Stone Age to the present day--blending . . . medical studies with . . . storytelling. There are not many events in life that can be as simultaneously life-frightening and life-saving as a surgical operation. Yet, in America, tens-of-millions of major surgical procedures are performed annually but few of us pause to consider the magnitude of these figures because we have such inherent confidence in surgeons. And, despite . . . debates about healthcare and the . . . fascination with surgical procedures, most of us have no idea how surgeons came to be because the story of surgery has never been fully told. Now, [this book] . . . reveals the . . . history of surgery's evolution from its earliest roots in Europe through its rise to scientific and social dominance in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Curious readers step into the operating room to find out the exact biological mechanisms that make anesthetics work.

Provides a history of nineteenth-century surgery and recounts Joseph Lister's discoveries about germs and infection.

"[Presents the] true story of a frontline trauma surgeon operating in the world's most dangerous war zones"--Amazon.com.

In the aftermath of major surgery, sixteen-year-old Eve struggles with pain, grief, and guilt while becoming increasingly dependent on pain medication, revisiting memories of her best friend, and exploring a potential romance.

No surgeon can boast the steady ?hands? of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest children?s read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving.

Presents an account of the author's life as a surgeon, both in emergency rooms and in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

With nanotechnology, doctors can use tiny electronic devices and sensors to create innovative new treatments for their patients.

This volume dispels the myths surrounding chronic pain to give readers a better understanding of the daily struggles people who suffer from it face.

A kindergarten-level introduction to veterinarians, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by keeping pets and other animals healthy.