NOVA - Season 15 - Eps 12: Pioneers of Surgery: The Brutal Craft

1988-09-0655 min⭐ 6.91/10

Part one of a four-part series on the pioneers of modern surgery relives the early days, when surgery was practiced without the benefit of anaesthesia or antisceptics and patients usually died.

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About NOVA

NOVA

Title: NOVA

First Air Date: 1974-03-03

Last Air Date: 2025-02-26

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.91/10 (from 122 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 53

Total Episodes: 1003

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: GBH

Synopsis

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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