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Gallstone surgery is often performed to alleviate symptoms and complications associated with gallstones. What is the name of the surgical procedure commonly used for the removal of gallstones?

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical technique used to treat certain neurological conditions. In DBS, electrodes are implanted in specific regions of the brain. What condition is often treated with deep brain stimulation?

Bologna’s medical traditions in the surgery of mutilations influenced advancements in anatomical knowledge. Who among the following was a notable figure associated with anatomical studies in Bologna during the medieval period?

The use of firearms in warfare contributed to changes in battlefield injuries. What common type of injury, resulting from gunshot wounds, posed challenges for military surgeons during the introduction of firearms?

Neurosurgery involves surgical interventions on the nervous system. What term is used to describe the surgical removal of a part of the skull to access the brain?

Riva-Rocci’s invention allowed for non-invasive measurement of blood pressure. What part of the body is typically used to measure blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer?

The historical development of Caesarean sections includes periods where the procedure was associated with high maternal mortality. What era witnessed improvements in surgical techniques and anesthesia, contributing to the safer practice of Caesarean sections?

Philippe Pinel is credited with introducing a more compassionate approach to the care of mentally ill patients. What significant change did he advocate for in the treatment of mental disorders?

Cooper’s contributions to surgery went beyond blood vessels. In the field of orthopedics, he made significant observations during dissections related to a specific anatomical structure. What structure did he study in relation to orthopedic surgery?

The 16th-century surgeon and anatomist Bartolomeo Eustachi made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy. What anatomical structure did he describe, which was later named after him?