An illustration of a patient laying on a table with a doctor leaning over him.

Patient on Table

An illustration of a patient laying on a table with a doctor leaning over him.

Illustrations of various surgical instruments used in Pompeii, Italy.

Surgical Instruments from Pompeii

Illustrations of various surgical instruments used in Pompeii, Italy.

The scalpel is a small and sharp knife used in surgery.

Scalpel

The scalpel is a small and sharp knife used in surgery.

Scissors used for surgery and dissection.

Scissors

Scissors used for surgery and dissection.

Tweezers used for dissection and surgery.

Tweezers

Tweezers used for dissection and surgery.