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The Century of Surgeons

The Century of Surgeons

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The Century of Surgeons

1972- 1972

1 Seasons

19 Episodes

10.0(1 votes)

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Overview

A special insight into medicine presented on film: sterile operations, hospitals used to be built by the wind, anaesthesia, surgical gloves, similar to the films Sauerbruch or Kneip.

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Created by: Jürgen Thorwald

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