Lithotomus Castratus Or Mr. Cheselden's Treatise On The High Operation For The Stone, Thoroughly Examined, And Plainly Found To Be Lithotomia Douglassiana, Etc. (1723)

Lithotomus Castratus: Or Mr. Cheselden�������s Treatise On The High Operation For The Stone, Thoroughly Examined, And Plainly Found To Be Lithotomia Douglassiana, Etc. is a book written by Robert Houstoun and published in 1723. The book is a critical examination of William Cheselden's treatise on the high operation for the stone, a surgical procedure used to remove bladder stones. Houstoun argues that Cheselden's method, which involved making an incision in the perineum, was not the most effective way to perform the surgery, and instead advocates for the use of the Douglassian method, which involved making an incision in the bladder. The book provides a detailed analysis of the two methods, including their advantages and disadvantages, and includes illustrations to help readers understand the procedures. Overall, Lithotomus Castratus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of surgery and medical practices in the 18th century.Under Another Title, In A Letter To John Arbuthnot, With An Appendix.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.