Review of the book “German Surgery at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries. The Beginning of the Era of Gastric Surgery” (edited by B.V. Sigua and V.P. Zemlyanoy)

The monograph describes the activities of prominent representatives of the German surgical school of the second half of the 19th – early 20th century, who created modern surgery with their experiments, research and discoveries. It is accessible and fascinating to tell not only about scientific activities and discoveries of scientists, but also about their personal lives and hobbies. German surgery at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries made a huge contribution to the development of surgical science. The discoveries and inventions made during this period determined the development of surgery for decades to come. One of the main achievements of this time was the birth of abdominal surgery. At the same time, new tools and treatment methods were invented. The development of radiology has allowed for more accurate diagnoses and effective treatment of patients. The progress of anesthesiology has made operations less painful and life-threatening for patients. The medical scientists described in this book undoubtedly form a single surgical school, the hallmark of which is the understanding that a surgeon must have diverse knowledge in the field of basic medical sciences.