March 3, 2026

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

Key Points

John Wood significantly advanced the understanding of surgical anatomy related to hernias, impacting surgical practices.
His detailed observations contributed to the search for effective radical cures for hernias, which were critical at the time.
Analysis includes a review of his techniques and approaches used during the pre-antiseptic era of surgery.
This legacy highlights the importance of historical surgical practices in modern medicine's evolution.

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.

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Authors

Alfredo Moreno‐Egea

Carlos Moreno‐Latorre

Alfredo Moreno‐Latorre

Journals

World Journal of Surgery

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Institutions

Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer

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

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