title: Robert Liston's life and work in the renaissance of plastic surgery.
abstract: Liston's background and life during the 19th century are described. Highlights in his career are reviewed in an attempt to provide an understanding of the man and his work. His work and his contributions to plastic surgery are presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000601:surgery; D004842:Epispadias / Q000601:surgery; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000266:history; D012606:Scotland; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history*