Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
A system of practical surgery.
Publication Details
London: John Churchill, 1842 CE.
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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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #5596 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/7079 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-system-of-practical-surgery |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London
Mentioned in annotation: Edinburgh