Before modern anesthesiology, sterilization, and other medical technology, the quicker a surgery was the better your odds for survival. Learn about Robert Liston, an infamously fast surgeon, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Before modern anesthesiology, sterilization, and other medical technology, the quicker a surgery was the better your odds for survival. Learn about Robert Liston, an infamously fast surgeon, in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Why Was Speed Surgery a Thing, and How Fast Could It Get?

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Why Was Speed Surgery a Thing, and How Fast Could It Get?

Why Was Speed Surgery a Thing, and How Fast Could It Get?