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The evolution of surgery over the last 100 years is horrifying and astounding

Chris WellerJun 10, 2016, 18:44 IST

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When you think about it, surgery is downright bizarre - humans cut into one another all the time to get rid of deadly diseases and excess body fat.

But the fact we don't marvel about this on a daily basis shows how advanced surgery has become. Over the last 100 years or so, surgery has become a safe and reliable tool, not to mention a necessary component of public health.

Here's a taste of what that journey looked like.