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On 26 June 2013, medical historian Ruth Richardson and orthopaedic surgeon Bryan Rhodes published a paper in which they described their discovery of Lister's first operation, made while both were researching his career.
Joseph Lister (born April 5, 1827, Upton, Essex, England—died February 10, 1912, Walmer, Kent) was a British surgeon and medical scientist who was the founder of antiseptic medicine and a pioneer in preventive medicine.
Dec 21, 2022 · Joseph Lister was a prominent British surgeon and medical scientist who established the study of antisepsis. Applying Louis Pasteur’s germ theory of fermentation on wound putrefaction, he promoted the idea of sterilization in surgery using carbolic acid (phenol) as an antiseptic.
- 10.7759/cureus.32777
- 2022/12
- Cureus. 2022 Dec; 14(12): e32777.
Oct 14, 2018 · Learn how the British surgeon Joseph Lister developed the method of using chemicals to prevent surgical infections, based on the germ theory of disease. Explore his antiseptic techniques, instruments and legacy in this interactive story.
Learn how Joseph Lister discovered the importance of cleanliness and sterilisation in surgery. Find out how he used carbolic acid to prevent infections and save lives.
On the centenary of Joseph Lister’s death, it is appropriate to remember and honour his remarkable accomplishments that earned him the title “father of modern surgery.”
Lord Joseph Lister revolutionized surgery in the late 19th century by introducing antiseptic methods. These drastically reduced the incidence of infection and death, enabling the field of surgery to expand rapidly.
