Episode 22 - The History of Laparoscopy, Part 1: Origins

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Episode 22 - The History of Laparoscopy, Part 1: Origins

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This is the first of a three part series exploring the history of laparoscopy, starting with the very earliest attempts to peer inside the human body, and leading up to the current day, with an eye to the future. This podcast will look at the evolution of endoscopy, including some of the pioneers that pushed the technology forward, and will end with the first laparoscopies performed on living patients.

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Jul 15, 2016

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Episode 22 - The History of Laparoscopy, Part 1: Origins

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