Lithotomus Castratus Or Mr. Cheselden's Treatise On The High Operation For The Stone, Thoroughly Examined, And Plainly Found To Be Lithotomia Douglassiana, Etc. (1723)

""Lithotomus Castratus"" is a book written by Robert Houstoun in 1723 that examines and critiques the work of William Cheselden, a surgeon who developed a surgical technique for removing bladder stones called the ""high operation."" Houstoun argues that Cheselden's method, which involved making a deep incision in the perineum and removing the stone from the bladder, was actually a modified version of an earlier technique developed by James Douglas called ""lithotomia douglassiana."" Houstoun provides a detailed analysis of the two methods, comparing their effectiveness, safety, and potential complications. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of surgery, particularly the development of techniques for treating bladder stones.Under Another Title, In A Letter To John Arbuthnot, With An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.