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Legends of Surgery

Legends of Surgery

Tyler Rouse

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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Legends of Surgery episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Legends of Surgery for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Legends of Surgery episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Legends of Surgery - Episode 41 - History of Rhinoplasty
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04/21/17 • 16 min

In this episode, we trace the ancient history of the rhinoplasty, or nose repair, through ancient Egypt and India to Renaissance Europe and on to modern times. Along the way we'll meet some famous surgeons and learn about their contributions, as well as take a detour to find out about syphilis!

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In this episode, we take a look at a commonly used medical device, the Foley catheter, by exploring the long and fascinating history of its development, as well as learn more about the surgeon that it was named for, Dr. Frederic Foley.

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In part two of the series, we will pick up where we left off, at the dawn of the age of laparoscopy. This episode will introduce some of the innovators that pushed forward the technology and we'll learn about some of the obstacles that they had to overcome. Finally, we will get to the present day, and set up for the third part in the series on the future of laparoscopy!

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 20 - Dr. Alexis Carrel: Flawed Genius
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06/17/16 • 15 min

Today's episode covers the Nobel prize winning surgeon Dr. Alexis Carrel, considered by many to be one of the fathers of vascular surgery and transplantation. His innovations greatly influenced these fields, but his ideology and associations during world war II cast a shadow over his legacy. His life story is a fascinating one, so have a listen!

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 92 - A Cool Tale about Induced Hypothermia
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07/07/20 • 25 min

This episode was written by a guest contributor, Dr. David Warmflash, and covers the history of the use of induced hypothermia in surgery, from its earliest days in Ancient Egypt, through Napoleon-era France, and to the early days of cardiac surgery! We will also explore a more modern application in the setting of trauma, and of course, take a few detours along the way.

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 97 - The History of Blood Transfusions
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11/25/20 • 33 min

In this episode, we explore the origins of our understanding of blood and its function, going all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome. We'll discuss the humeral system championed by Galen, and how these concepts were finally corrected with the discovery of the circulatory system. The consumption of blood, a practice dating back to ancient times, will be covered, as well as the first transfusions into humans, including the first truly successful one by Dr. James Blundell. As always, there will be lots of twists and turns, so enjoy!

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 102 - Hua T'o and Surgery in Ancient China
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06/17/21 • 23 min

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.

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 7 - Better know an instrument, part 1: the Bovie
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03/06/16 • 12 min

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 111 - The Code of Hammurabi
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11/15/23 • 16 min

In this episode, we will explore the history of a nearly 4 millenia old slab of rock which has inscribed on it some of the oldest recorded laws in history, including some that dictated payments for operations, and some severe punishments for malpractice! Along the way, we'll also delve into the world of Babylonian medicine, discover the history of the caduceus, and, as a special bonus, cover a recent Nobel prize which has implications for surgery in an all new suture tale.

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Legends of Surgery - Episode 42 - Dr. Harvey Cushing, Part 1: Origin Story
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05/05/17 • 17 min

In this first of two episodes on the titan of neurosurgery, we'll look at his beginnings including his early life, medical school and training, as well as his influential trip to Europe. We'll also cover some of his early impacts on neurosurgery, and of course, take a few side trips of discovery.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Legends of Surgery have?

Legends of Surgery currently has 119 episodes available.

What topics does Legends of Surgery cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Legends of Surgery?

The episode title 'Episode 90 - Alexander Thomas Augusta, a story of courage' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Legends of Surgery?

The average episode length on Legends of Surgery is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Legends of Surgery released?

Episodes of Legends of Surgery are typically released every 14 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of Legends of Surgery?

The first episode of Legends of Surgery was released on Jan 25, 2016.

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