The Facemaker
A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I
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European History
Summary:
The book chronicles the pioneering work of Sir Harold Gillies, a surgeon who developed groundbreaking techniques in plastic surgery to reconstruct the faces of soldiers disfigured during World War I. It delves into the personal stories of the patients, the evolution of surgical methods, and the impact of Gillies' work on modern reconstructive surgery.
Key points:
1. Harold Gillies, a New Zealand surgeon, is considered the father of modern plastic surgery. He pioneered facial reconstruction techniques during WWI, significantly impacting the field.
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