John Wood 1825–1891: The Legacy of a Hernia Surgeon in the Pre‐Antiseptic Era

World Journal of Surgery 2026

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Authors: Alfredo Moreno-Egea, Carlos Moreno-Latorre, Alfredo Moreno-Latorre
DOI: 10.1002/wjs.70235
Cited by: 0
References: 3

Abstract

The legacy of the anatomist surgeon John Wood has been forgotten by history. However, his life was linked to the search for a radical cure for hernias. This study aims to analyze his work, focusing on the surgical anatomy of hernias.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Medical History and Innovations History of Medical Practice History of Science and Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
World Journal of Surgery
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
598–605
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN