Joseph Lister in the Archives – “The Father of antiseptic surgery”

Title

Joseph Lister in the Archives – “The Father of antiseptic surgery”

Description

Joseph Lister introduced the concept of antisepsis in surgery in the 1860s, paving the way for the modern aseptic techniques we recognise today. Read on for a brief history of his work, illustrated with items from the archive.

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Contributor

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Type

Blog

Date

2025

Subject

History of Medicine

History of Science

Period

18th-19th Century

Geographical Area

Britain and Ireland

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