Arnold van de Laar
Dutch general surgeon and author, known for the popular medical history book Under the Knife: A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations; he specializes in laparoscopic surgery in Amsterdam.
Books
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1. Kés Alatt A Sebészet Történetének Legemlékezetesebb Műtétei
A sebészet történetének legemlékezetesebb műtétei
A brisk, accessible tour of surgical history told through a series of pivotal operations, blending gripping case stories of notable patients with clear explanations of anatomy, techniques, and the innovations that made them possible—anesthesia, antisepsis, imaging, and minimally invasive tools. Drawing on the perspective of a practicing surgeon, it shows how trial, error, and courage transformed brutal, risky procedures into life-saving interventions, highlighting the human drama, ethical dilemmas, and steady progress behind the operating room.