Name/Title
Lithotomy scalpel and forcepsDescription
This is an 18th century lithotomy scalpel, Garengeot type, with lithotomy forceps as seen in the illustration from Laurence Heister’s “A General System of Surgery” (1743). The illustration of the surgical treatment of kidney stones is from "A Compleat Treatise of the Stone and Gravel" (1710) by John Greenfield, MD.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Aug 30, 2026Create Date
August 30, 2026Update Date
August 31, 2026
