Abstract
Evidence of the practice of surgical procedures has been found in ancient civilizations. Various books have documented surgeries being done in ancient Egypt, India and Greece. Modern practices of anaesthesia, blood transfusion, antisepsis and nursing have helped to improve the outcomes and comfort of Surgery. The two World Wars played an important role in creating condition which were conducive to the rapid development of modern technology and improvement in Surgical techniques. In this article, we examine the various milestone events that have led to the development of modern Surgical practice. Keywords: History, Surgery, Ancient Civilizations, Barber surgeons, World wars.
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