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Episode 102 - Hua T'o and Surgery in Ancient China

Episode 102 - Hua T'o and Surgery in Ancient China

FromLegends of Surgery


Episode 102 - Hua T'o and Surgery in Ancient China

FromLegends of Surgery

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we cover the legendary figure of Hua T'o, the best known (and one of the few) surgeons from Ancient China, as well as the state of surgical treatments at the time. The tale of his most famous operation, on the General Guan Yu, is also examined. Finally, the role of culture and religion on the development of anatomical and surgical knowledge in Ancient China is explored. 
Released:
Jun 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast takes an entertaining and informative approach to telling the stories of the people and events that make up the history of modern surgery.