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Dr Leonid Rogozov Performs Self Surgery


Operation conducted himself


This story takes place in 1961 in Antarctica. 27 year old Dr. Leonid Rogozov took part  in Antarctic expedition. April 29 Leonid ill. As an experienced surgeon, he found that he had acute appendicitis. But since he was the only doctor at the station, and the non-flying weather was, so he decided to do the surgery himself. Weather forecaster  gave tools, the driver held a mirror and directed the light from the desk lamp, and the doctor made himself a local anesthetic and began operation, which lasted about two hours and was interrupted for a time when he lost consciousness.
 After five days the temperature returned to normal, two days later were dropped stitches. Leonid Rogozov became known around the world.


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