Author

Ryan Peterson

Ryan Peterson is an independent writer in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the history of surgery and early medical practices. He worked as a museum docent and contributed articles to regional historical society bulletins before moving into freelance research. Peterson took bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

How Did They Treat Appendicitis in the Past?
Will AI Replace Surgeons: Separating Hype From Reality
How Long Does It Take to Cremate a Human Body?
What Are Medical Scissors Called? Types Explained
How Did Plastic Surgery Start? Ancient Origins to Today
How Was Anesthesia Discovered? The True Story
What Do They Do with Amputated Limbs After Surgery?
What Is a Scrub Person in Surgery? Role & Duties
What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?
When Were Stitches Invented? Origins of Surgical Sutures
Which Way Does the Bedpan Go? Proper Placement Explained
How Has Surgery Changed Over Time?
What Is the Difference Between a Procedure and Surgery?
When Was the Gastric Sleeve Invented?
How Surgery Has Changed Over Time
When Was the Whipple Procedure Invented?
Where to Buy Surgical Scissors and What to Look For
How Much Does a Scalpel Cost?
Where Do I Put My Phone During Surgery?
When Was Liposuction Invented? A Look at Its History
What Is a Surgical Bed? Features and Functions
What Do Surgeons Wear in Surgery?
Why Can’t You Embalm a Body With Sepsis?
What Is the Hardest Organ to Transplant?
How Many Degrees Is Fowler’s Position?
Who Invented the Epidural? A Look at Its History
What Size Surgical Gloves Do I Need?
What Tools Do Doctors Use for Surgery?
Who Invented Laser Surgery? The Pioneers and Milestones
When Was Ether First Used in Surgery?