Dec. 13, 1809: First Removal of Ovarian Tumor

Dr. Ephraim McDowell, a pioneer in abdominal surgery, examines his patient and makes the decision to attempt the first surgical removal of an ovarian tumor, earning him the sobriquet “Father of Ovariotomy.”

Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2012/12/dec-13-1809-first-removal-of-ovarian-tumor/

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