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The Evolution of Surgical Techniques
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Antiseptic Surgery
Year of Innovation: 1867 Key Figure(s): Joseph Lister
Anesthesia
Year of Innovation: 1846 Key Figure(s): William T.G. Morton
Blood Transfusion
Year of Innovation: 1818 Key Figure(s): James Blundell
Aseptic Surgery
Year of Innovation: Late 19th century Key Figure(s): Multiple, including Gustav Neuber and Ernst Bergmann
Surgical Sutures
Year of Innovation: Historical (prior to 19th century), but sterilized in 1860s Key Figure(s): Joseph Lister among others
Laparoscopic Surgery
Year of Innovation: 1980s Key Figure(s): Kurt Semm
Intravenous (IV) Therapy
Year of Innovation: 1656 Key Figure(s): Sir Christopher Wren
Cataract Surgery
Year of Innovation: 1747 Key Figure(s): Jacques Daviel
Heart Bypass Surgery
Year of Innovation: 1967 Key Figure(s): Rene Favaloro
Artificial Heart Implant
Year of Innovation: 1982 Key Figure(s): Dr. Robert Jarvik
Endoscopic Surgery
Year of Innovation: Early 20th century Key Figure(s): Georg Kelling
Organ Transplantation
Year of Innovation: 1954 Key Figure(s): Joseph E. Murray
Fiber Optic Endoscopy
Year of Innovation: 1960s Key Figure(s): Basil Hirschowitz
Robotic Surgery
Year of Innovation: 2000 Key Figure(s): Intuitive Surgical
Cochlear Implant
Year of Innovation: 1957 Key Figure(s): André Djourno and Charles Eyriès
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