Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026

A system of surgery. 6 vols.

Publication Details

Edinburgh: C. Elliot, 1783 CE–1788 CE.

Bell studied under the Monros at Edinburgh. He was surgeon to the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, for 29 years. He improved the methods of amputation, introducing the “triple incision of Bell”. Above is his best work.

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Surgery & Anesthesia

Thematic Classifications

ORTHOPEDICS › Orthopedic Surgery & Treatments › Amputations: Excisions: Resections SURGERY: General

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Entry Number	#5579
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Author Bio Link	Wikipedia ↗
External URL	a-system-of-surgery-6-vols

Geographic Context

Publication place: Edinburgh