A Historical Perspective Into Surgery - 1842 Words

Introduction In the context of surgery, the formalisation of the branch, plastic surgery, has been done so relatively recently. (Reference 1) And even more recently, has there been the division of the field, into its two major branches: cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery reference 2. However, on deeper analysis, the distinction between the two seems ambiguous, and the text pertaining to the formation of the two is limited. This project will give a historical perspective into the emergence of plastic surgery as an isolated field, and thereafter the formation of cosmetic surgery as a domain within the field. The term plastic, is derived from the Greek, â€Å"plastikos†, meaning â€Å"able to be moulded.† reference 1 The account of the first ever surgical procedure, which attempted to â€Å"mould† the human body can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians reference 2. There is reference to a procedure, within the ancient Egyptian surgical treatise, which is also known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus, which attempted to reconstruct the nose of an individual. However, it is the Bolognese surgeon, Gaspare Tagliocozzi (1545-1599) , who is widely accepted as the father of plastic surgery in the west, as it is thought, he was the first to perform, a surgical procedure, in the west, which would currently fall under the bracket of plastic surgery, in 1597 AD reference (4). The procedure, currently known formally as a rhinoplasty, is written about in detail within his works : De CurtorumShow MoreRelatedHistorical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology1163 Words   |  5 PagesHistori cal Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology PSY 410 January 30, 2012 Historical Perspectives of Abnormal Psychology For many years, various forms of madness have been noted in every culture. 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