001 - On the Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery

On the Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery · Mar 3, 2026 · 31m

Joseph Lister, born near London in 1827, revolutionized the field of surgery with his groundbreaking work on antisepsis. After studying medicine at the University of London, he became a prominent surgeon and professor in Scotland and later at Kings College Hospital in London. Prior to Listers innovations, surgical wounds were often left untreated, leading to prolonged healing, severe scarring, and a high risk of amputation or death from infection. His pioneering techniques allowed for the closure of wounds with sutures, significantly improving recovery times and reducing complications…