Episode 3 Straight into the Human Body (Part 1‪)‬ 200 Years of Surgery

Today countless patients enjoy the benefits of modern medical technology. But over 100 years ago, it is basic technology such as hemostasis, anesthesia, and disinfection that finally enabled the lancet to be used in body cavities. But even with that, human beings still had a long way to go before they could perform safe and effective surgeries that we know today.