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Episode 17: Robert Liston, World's Greatest Amputator

Basically, anytime before the time you're living …

First published

03/13/2016

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Basically, anytime before the time you're living in right now, it was a TERRIBLE idea to get any surgery done. But Robert Liston, the fastest hands in London's West End, could at least lop off your leg or arm really, really quickly. Small mercies? Find out in this week's episode!

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39 minutes

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Historically Speaking

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