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By Elinor Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 27 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Why was a transfusion of lamb\u2019s blood believed to cure epilepsy? What surgical procedures could you get in ancient Egypt? And were medieval surgical practitioners really a help to patients \u2013 or a hindrance? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Paul Craddock unravels the long history of surgery, from its ancient roots right up to recent developments that have changed the practice forever, including antiseptics, antibiotics and lessons learned from farmers and embroiderers.<\/p>\n\n

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