title: [Surgical obstetrics in past and presence (author's transl)].
abstract: The history of surgical obstetrics is highlighted by discussing the historical development of forceps delivery, vacuum extraction, forceps vectis (application of a single blade only), embryotomy, and caesarean section operations. Finally present status of operative obstetrics is outlined from a modern point of view.
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000266:history; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000266:history*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000266:history
vernacular_title: Die operative Geburtshilfe in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart.