Surgery Breakthroughs - Pat McCaw
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Discover the dramatic evolution of surgery--from ancient bone saws to robotic arms and augmented reality. Surgery Breakthroughs explores the fascinating history and future of surgical innovation. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., this book introduces readers to the people and discoveries that have transformed surgery into a precise and powerful medica ... Full description
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Discover the dramatic evolution of surgery--from ancient bone saws to robotic arms and augmented reality.
Surgery Breakthroughs explores the fascinating history and future of surgical innovation. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., this book introduces readers to the people and discoveries that have transformed surgery into a precise and powerful medical science. From the early days of surgery to today's high-tech, life-saving techniques, readers will learn about:- The invention of anesthesia and antiseptic practices
- The development of heart surgery and the heart-lung bypass machine
- Minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and cardiac catheterization
- Robotic surgery and the da Vinci system
- Gamma Knife radiosurgery and AR-assisted spinal procedures
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| Author | Pat McCaw |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Mayo Clinic Press |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9798887703619 |