Jeremy C. Ganz – författare

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The History of the Gamma Knife presents the evolution of concepts and technology which ended in the production of the modern Gamma Knife. The story starts before the Second World War and links pioneers in Berkeley and Sweden. To the best of the author's belief it is the first detailed, factually accurate account of the development of this important therapeutic method.

The author has been involved in Gamma Knife surgery since the early days and has written 3 books and many papers on the topic The author is fluent in Scandinavian languages and knows the original pioneers in the field and has consulted with them to ensure the story is accurate The book is written in an informal easy to read style The book fills a vacuum in the literature. There are many short accounts of a few pages but no hopefully definitive account of the story of the Gamma Knife. Also these short accounts all too often contain errors which hopefully are absent from the current text

The History of the Gamma Knife presents the evolution of concepts and technology which ended in the production of the modern Gamma Knife. The story starts before the Second World War and links pioneers in Berkeley and Sweden. To the best of the author''s belief it is the first detailed, factually accurate account of the development of this important therapeutic method.- The author has been involved in Gamma Knife surgery since the early days and has written 3 books and many papers on the topic- The author is fluent in Scandinavian languages and knows the original pioneers in the field and has consulted with them to ensure the story is accurate- The book is written in an informal easy to read style- The book fills a vacuum in the literature. There are many short accounts of a few pages but no hopefully definitive account of the story of the Gamma Knife. Also these short accounts all too often contain errors which hopefully are absent from the current text

Covering a previously unexplored area in the history of surgery, this innovative resource provides a historical overview of how surgeons managed the pain of an operation. The definitive statement on this book’s central topic was written by Celsus in the first century AD, which emphasized accepting the unavoidability of pain during surgery and how patient distress should not tempt surgeons to rush procedures before completion. Inhaled narcotics were occasionally recommended but never became a standard treatment. There was a consensus from classical times that ingested opium produced too many side effects to be used during an operation. In 1846, anaesthesia was introduced, solving the problem.

Presenting these different eras in the history of surgery with a range of detailed examples, this book also offers inferential interpretations of how surgeons incorporated their understanding of pain into their surgical practice. Most surgeons demonstrated humanity, tempered by their beliefs and personalities, and managed pain by using specific techniques, instruments, and analgesic adjuncts.

Key Features:

Provides an overview of an underexplored area of history, filling a gap in the history of medicine by focusing on pain during surgery before modern anaesthetics Offers inferential explanations for the ways in which surgeons managed pain prior to anaesthesia, including how they utilized specialized techniques and instruments, as well as how patients coped with pain when awake and unanaesthetized Builds a comprehensive understanding of the history of surgery prior to anaesthesia through historical examples and primary sources

With key topics, surgeons, and surgical techniques covered, this book will be suited to medical students taking courses on the history of surgery and will interest practitioners of various surgical specialties, anaesthetists, and medical historians.

Covering a previously unexplored area in the history of surgery, this innovative resource provides a historical overview of how surgeons managed the pain of an operation. The definitive statement on this book’s central topic was written by Celsus in the first century AD, which emphasized accepting the unavoidability of pain during surgery and how patient distress should not tempt surgeons to rush procedures before completion. Inhaled narcotics were occasionally recommended but never became a standard treatment. There was a consensus from classical times that ingested opium produced too many side effects to be used during an operation. In 1846, anaesthesia was introduced, solving the problem.

Presenting these different eras in the history of surgery with a range of detailed examples, this book also offers inferential interpretations of how surgeons incorporated their understanding of pain into their surgical practice. Most surgeons demonstrated humanity, tempered by their beliefs and personalities, and managed pain by using specific techniques, instruments, and analgesic adjuncts.

Key Features:

Provides an overview of an underexplored area of history, filling a gap in the history of medicine by focusing on pain during surgery before modern anaesthetics Offers inferential explanations for the ways in which surgeons managed pain prior to anaesthesia, including how they utilized specialized techniques and instruments, as well as how patients coped with pain when awake and unanaesthetized Builds a comprehensive understanding of the history of surgery prior to anaesthesia through historical examples and primary sources

With key topics, surgeons, and surgical techniques covered, this book will be suited to medical students taking courses on the history of surgery and will interest practitioners of various surgical specialties, anaesthetists, and medical historians.

Covering a previously unexplored area in the history of surgery, this innovative resource provides a historical overview of how surgeons managed the pain of an operation. The definitive statement on this book’s central topic was written by Celsus in the first century AD, which emphasized accepting the unavoidability of pain during surgery and how patient distress should not tempt surgeons to rush procedures before completion. Inhaled narcotics were occasionally recommended but never became a standard treatment. There was a consensus from classical times that ingested opium produced too many side effects to be used during an operation. In 1846, anaesthesia was introduced, solving the problem.Presenting these different eras in the history of surgery with a range of detailed examples, this book also offers inferential interpretations of how surgeons incorporated their understanding of pain into their surgical practice. Most surgeons demonstrated humanity, tempered by their beliefs and personalities, and managed pain by using specific techniques, instruments, and analgesic adjuncts.Key Features:Provides an overview of an underexplored area of history, filling a gap in the history of medicine by focusing on pain during surgery before modern anaestheticsOffers inferential explanations for the ways in which surgeons managed pain prior to anaesthesia, including how they utilized specialized techniques and instruments, as well as how patients coped with pain when awake and unanaesthetizedBuilds a comprehensive understanding of the history of surgery prior to anaesthesia through historical examples and primary sourcesWith key topics, surgeons, and surgical techniques covered, this book will be suited to medical students taking courses on the history of surgery and will interest practitioners of various surgical specialties, anaesthetists, and medical historians.