The Shocking Story of Robert Liston’s Fatal Surgery

The Shocking Story of Robert Liston’s Fatal Surgery
Welcome to our channel! In today’s video, we delve into one of the most extraordinary and tragic tales in medical history: the story of Robert Liston, the 19th-century Scottish surgeon who conducted a surgery with a staggering 300% mortality rate.
Robert Liston was renowned for his incredible speed and skill with a knife, earning him the nickname “The Fastest Knife in the West End.” His quick hands were a lifesaver in an era before anaesthesia, where speed often meant the difference between life and death. However, his swift techniques didn’t always go as planned.
On December 21, 1846, in University College Hospital, London, Liston performed what would become the deadliest operation in history. During a leg amputation, his haste led to a series of tragic events: he accidentally severed the fingers of his assistant, and the panic-stricken bystander fainted and later died of a heart attack. Ultimately, all three men involved-patient, assistant, and bystander-lost their lives, marking this operation with an unbelievable 300% mortality rate.
Join us as we explore the gripping details of this infamous surgery and learn more about the man behind the scalpel, Robert Liston. From his groundbreaking use of ether as an anaesthetic to his legacy in the medical world, this story is a fascinating look at the dangers and innovations of 19th-century surgery.
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