A Memoir on the Cutting Gorget of Hawkins, for the Extraction of Stone in the Bladder (1816)

A Memoir On The Cutting Gorget Of Hawkins, For The Extraction Of Stone In The Bladder (1816) is a medical memoir written by Antonio Scarpa. The book discusses the use of a surgical instrument called the ""cutting gorget"" for the removal of bladder stones. Scarpa provides a detailed description of the instrument and its use, as well as its advantages over other methods of stone extraction. The memoir also includes case studies and observations from Scarpa's own experience as a surgeon. The book is considered an important contribution to the field of urology and surgical history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.