Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
A system of practical surgery.
London: John Churchill, 1842.
Fergusson was the founder of conservative surgery. He was surgeon of the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, before being appointed to the chair of surgery at King’s College Hospital, London, a position to which he was succeeded by Lister.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #5596 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/7079 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-system-of-practical-surgery |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London
Mentioned in annotation: Edinburgh