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If a modern-day surgeon was transported back in time to 1909, would he/she be able to operate successfully with just the tools of the time?

Asked by chupacabra (796points) July 20th, 2011

For the sake of the discussion lets say that they had managed to bring antibiotics along, thus reducing the risk of infection.

What do you all think? Could it be done? What are the greatest challenges would they face?

Any medical professionals want to chime in?
Or anyone want to speculate?

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