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Episode 67 - The History of Lithotomy
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Patients are often placed in the 'lithotomy' position. But where did this come from? We'll cover the history of the surgical procedure for bladder stones, known as lithotomy, which dates back from the earliest records of surgery right up to the beginnings of modern surgery. A number of different surgical approaches were used, and we'll cover their history, as well as meet some of the surgeons (and lithotomists) that had an impact on these operations.
Released:
May 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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