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DIEFFENBACH, Johann Friedrich (1795-1847). Die Operative Chirurgie . Leipzig: Brockhaus, 1845-1848. 2 volumes, 8 o ( 218 x 132 mm). Half-titles (occasional foxing). Contemporary half morocco, green boards (rebacked, preserving original spines, endpapers renewed, boards and spine a little scuffed and scraped). FIRST EDITION. Dieffenbach's final summary of his contributions to medicine, and "his most comprehensive work, covering in addition to reconstructive procedures virtually all other types of procedures including amputations, paracentesis, laparotomy, hysterectomy, dental extractions, etc" (Garrison-Morton-Norman). Dieffenbach is considered one of the greatest geniuses in the history of plastic surgery, and many of his techniques have not been improved upon and are still used. Garrison-Morton-Norman 5598.1; Wellcome II, 466. (2)