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Surgical Limits

The Life of Gordon Murray

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Focusing on the life of Gordon Murray, a pivotal figure in Canadian surgery, this biography delves into his groundbreaking contributions to heart and vascular surgery, cancer treatment, and kidney dialysis. It critically examines his career, highlighting both his remarkable achievements and the controversies, such as the 1967 spinal cord incident where he claimed to reverse paralysis. McKellar explores the broader implications of Murray's work on surgical practices and the medical field, ultimately portraying the complex interplay of innovation, hubris, and professional challenges in medicine.

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Surgical Limits, Shelley McKellar

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2003
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