Learning to cut: surgical training and practice, 1450–1800

Samuel K. Paek

doi:10.1080/00033790.2026.2708967

July 28, 2026Annals of Science

Learning to cut: surgical training and practice, 1450–1800

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To examine the evolution of surgical training and its practical implications from 1450 to 1800.
Historical analysis of surgical texts and practices from the period.
Comparison of training methods and educational structures in surgical practice.
Exploration of influences on surgical techniques and practices.
Identification of key milestones in surgical training methods during this era.
Revealed the impact of historical context on the development of surgical practices.
Demonstrated changing perceptions of surgery as a profession over time.

Implication

Historical analysis explores the development of surgical skills and practices between 1450 and 1800, highlighting the evolution of medical education.

Abstract

Several decades ago, Christopher Lawrence lamented ‘the relative dearth of interest in surgical ideas and their relation to practice’ in the historiography, noting that the practical nature of surg...

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